Core strengthening exercises

Core strengthening exercises target the muscles in your trunk, including your abdominals, obliques, and lower back. Here are some effective core strengthening exercises:

1. Plank: Hold a plank position for 30-60 seconds, rest for 30 seconds, and repeat for 3-5 sets.

2. Crunches: Lie on your back with knees bent and hands behind your head. Lift your shoulders off the ground, curling up towards your knees.

3. Leg Raises: Lie on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight. Lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.

4. Russian twists: Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet flat. Lean back slightly and twist your torso from side to side.

5. Bicycle crunches: Lie on your back with hands behind your head and alternate bringing your knees towards your chest.

6. Pallof press: Hold a resistance band or cable handle and press it away from your body, keeping your core muscles engaged.

7. Bird dog: Start on your hands and knees. Lift your right arm and left leg off the ground, holding for a few seconds before switching sides.

8. Superman: Lie on your stomach with arms extended in front of you. Lift your arms, shoulders, and legs off the ground.

9. Side plank: Lie on your side with feet stacked and hands under your shoulders. Lift your hips off the ground, holding for 30-60 seconds.

10. Woodchoppers: Hold a weight or medicine ball and twist your torso from side to side, keeping your arms straight.