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When you do a typicalabs workout, you usually know exactly what to expect.
Katie Thompson
Pretty awesome, right?
Here are 15 that do serious work.
Kettlebell Swings
“Kettlebell swings are my favorite secret core burner!
“Christi Marraccini, a NASM-certified trainer and training manager atTone Housein New York City, tells SELF.
“All the power for this movement comes directly from your hips and your core.
Thekettlebellswing is quick, short, and explosive.”
Your core not only drives the movement, but keeps you stabilized throughout, Marraccini adds.
It’s a great way to activate your core, and it’ll help improve your balance over time.
“Keeping your core engaged is key to maintaining proper form.”
Bear Planks
“This is sneaky core work, and amazing for stability,” Stokes says.
(Try it if you want; just be prepared, it’s tough!)
“Jessica Glazer, a certified personal trainer atNew York Sports Clubs, tells SELF.
The weight will make rounding forward nearly impossible.”
Your elbows should be up, pointing straight in front of you.
Perform a squat as usual.
Push-Ups
“Push-ups are just moving planks,” Stokes says.
“Any move where youre positioning your body in a plank, youre working your core.”
“This Renegade Row adds an extra stability element that works the core in overdrive.”
Plus, you should engage your core as you stand back up, to avoid straining your back.
“With each squat you should feel your abs engaged just as much as you feel your backside.”
Be sure to keep your abs tight as you’re jumping.
“And it can be done anywhere without any fancy equipment required.”
“Keep everything engaged while jumping and land lightly on the balls of your feet.”
