Todays core circuit workout is all about hitting yourabsfrom every direction.
Were sorry-not-sorry for the way your abs might feel tomorrow.
One of our favorite moves in this routine?
Kelsey McClellan
The squat to standing crunch.
Then, as you squat, verify you keep your core engaged to get the most from the move.
Same goes for the duck walk to stand.
For the butterfly sit-up, take it slow.
Take some deep breaths,warm up, then dive in below!
The core circuit workout below is for Day 12 of theSELF Better Together Challenge.
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Do each move below for your selected period of time.
At the end of each circuit, rest for 60 seconds.
Do the entire circuit 35 times.
Do each move below back-to-back for 30 seconds, with no rest for a total of 2 minutes.
Place your right foot back on the floor and immediately drop into another squat.
Continue to repeat, alternating sides.
Or eliminate the leg raise entirely and do bodyweight squats.
Butterfly Sit-Up
you’re free to do this move with or without a towel.
Lie faceup with the soles of your feet together, knees bent out to the sides.
Cross your arms across your chest or lace your fingers behind your head.
Engage your core so that your lower back gently presses against the floor.
Using your abs, roll your body up until you are sitting upright with your back straight.
Work to keep your elbows parallel to your bodydont let your elbows wing out.
Keeping yourself supported with your hands, straighten both arms to push back up.
Repeat, keeping your core tight throughout and weight in your arms.
Duck Walk to Stand
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and core engaged.
From this squat position, step your right foot forward, then your left foot forward.
Continue to repeat this pattern, squatting and walking forward to stand.
Then squat and walk backward to stand.
At the halfway point, switch the foot you typically lead with.
Again, verify to keep your hips level and do not allow your torso to twist.
Continue to alternate hand taps, keeping your core engaged and your hips as steady as possible.
