These two side plank exercises work your core, obliques, wrists, shoulders, biceps and glutes. They are two very effective and challenging exercises. The first side plank exercise Position yourself in a side plank, and as you press the dumbbell over your shoulder, lift your leg at the same time. Hold and lower back to theContinue reading “2 New Side Plank exercises”
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Knee-to-Elbow Plank Exercise: Strengthen Your Core and Improve Stability
If you’re looking for a simple but effective way to strengthen your core, the knee-to-elbow plank is well worth adding to your routine. It builds on the traditional high plank by introducing gentle, controlled movement, encouraging your core, shoulders and hips to work together while improving balance and coordination. Although it looks straightforward, this exerciseContinue reading “Knee-to-Elbow Plank Exercise: Strengthen Your Core and Improve Stability”
Plank With Leg Raise: A Simple Exercise to Strengthen Your Core and Glutes
If you’re looking for an exercise that works several muscle groups at the same time, the plank with leg raise is well worth adding to your routine. This simple bodyweight exercise takes a traditional plank and adds an extra challenge for your glutes and core. The result is an effective movement that helps build strength,Continue reading “Plank With Leg Raise: A Simple Exercise to Strengthen Your Core and Glutes”
Side Plank with Leg Raise: How to Do It, Benefits & Form
If you want to strengthen your core without spending ages doing crunches, the side plank with leg raise is a great exercise to have in your toolkit. It combines the challenge of a side plank with a controlled leg lift, so your core, hips and glutes all have to work together while your supporting shoulderContinue reading “Side Plank with Leg Raise: How to Do It, Benefits & Form”
Balance Exercise: Improve Stability, Strength & Coordination
Balance is one of those things we tend not to think about until we notice it becoming a little more difficult. Perhaps standing on one leg while putting on your shoes isn’t quite as easy as it used to be, or you feel less steady when walking over uneven ground. These small changes are worthContinue reading “Balance Exercise: Improve Stability, Strength & Coordination”