Abarca says even yourrotator cuffs, lats, traps, andpectoral musclescan be involved in core work.
Not only can that help with injury prevention (including back pain!
), but it can also improve your range of motion, boost strength, and maintain mobility.
Katie Thompson
Below, check out 34 great core moves that top trainers swear by.
Forearm Plank
you’re able to do aforearm plankanywhere!
Its also easily modifiable in both directionsto make easier or harderso its perfect for group training sessions.
Thisplank variationis certainly tougher than a static plank, and is a great way to start your core conditioning.
The bonus with this one is you also work your arms and back.
What youre doing is working your abs by keeping them under constant tension.
That means we need to stand and move, bend, turn, and lean.
And it’s possible for you to use all kinds of things for equipment for this.
I call this a ‘core connector.’
The added challenge in this one is keeping your heels on the floor.
It can be modified, too.
Jacques
Plank Shoulder Tap
The goal of this move is to resist rotation through the midsection.
When you lift your hand off the floor, your core has to engage to keep alignment.
Its great for teaching core stability.
