These seem like a relatively easy exercise, however when you do them properly, they are super challenging! By properly, I mean that your core does not move throughout the entire exercise and there is no rocking side to side – give it a try!
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A variation on your standard plank that requires you to exercise control with moving limbs. Your core needs to remain solid throughout the entire exercise!
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This exercise forces you to work your core and back in this surprisingly challenging row variation!
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Once you have mastered ab sling knee raises and/or leg raises, you should progress to this hanging version to add in the grip strength element!
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If you’ve mastered hanging knee raises, this is an excellent progression to ramp up that core & grip strength!
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Your core has to work hard in this movement to keep you into position – you should ensure to add anti-rotation movements to your overall fitness regime so you work your core in different ways!
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A variation of the swiss ball plank, stir the pot forces you to stabilise when trying to move on an unstable surface!
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The V Snap is a challenging way to work your core, abs, back and flexibility all in one power move!
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A variation of our knee raises, the oblique raises will really work those oblique muscles!
Wanting to improve your grip strength and core? This is the exercise for you!