Summary
Think you’ve mastered every core exercise? Think again! Try one of these 5 core exercises during your next ab workout to carve up your core! Most conventional core workouts are performed using your bodyweight only, which isn’t a bad thing. You can get a great core workout from more traditional bodyweight movements, however, adding an implement to your core training will up the ante on your next ab workout. If you are sick of crunches and planks, these core exercises are for you!
Exercise 1: Sandbag Sit Up
The Sandbag Sit Up is a challenging core strength exercise for a number of reasons. For one, loading a weight on one shoulder requires additional strength and concentration to keep from rotating your body to that side. The second is that the sand inside the sandbag is shifting, preventing you from “grooving” into high repetition sets.
Exercise 2: Steel Club Russian Twist
The Steel Club Russian Twist is an oblique blaster that also requires upper body strength and lower body balance. Your grip, forearms, and shoulders will be working to hold the Steel Club upright while your hip flexers and core will be firing to keep your body balanced on your backside.
Exercise 3: Medicine Ball Extended Transfer
The Medicine Ball Extended Transfer is a full body, coordinated movement that combines a pull over and weighted leg raise into one movement. The Med Ball will distract you from how hard your working while actually making the exercise even more difficult.
Exercise 4: Barbell Roll Out
Everyone does Ab Wheel Roll Outs, but have you ever tried it with a barbell? The Barbell allows you to position your hands much wider than an ab wheel would, allow you to focus more on a smooth roll out and maximum core engagement.
Exercise 5: Plank To Push Up Position
The Plank to Push Up core exercise requires you to stabilize the plank position while constantly shifting position. In addition to working your arms and shoulders, the transfer process requires additional concentration on your abdominals.
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