One of the most important part of our body is- the core, which is essential to correctly perform strength training exercises, to lift a maximum amount of weight and to reduce risk of injuries. An d without a strong core, there would not be much that you would be able to do in the gym, as there will always be a chance of failing to go that extra mile and staying injury-free.
Here are a few workout for the same, which we think can get your core in the 'A' shape and help lift heavy weights better, without getting injured.
Ab Rollers
There are two words that best describe this core exercise- deceptively hard!
How to: Keep your abs tight when rolling both in and out, and be careful not to go too far on the rollout to avoid strain or injury. Stay under control and you’ll feel these beasts the next day, even though you’re doing them at body weight- strange ehh? If you feel strong enough and want to up the ante, then opt for a bosu ball while doing them.
Sets: Start with 4 sets of 8 and gradually work your way up to sets of 12-15.
Hanging Leg Raises
How to: Bring your knees up past parallel as if you’re bringing them all the way to your chest. A bit of swinging back and forth is inevitable, but do your best to fight momentum and feel those lower abs burn. Once you start gaining strength to workout on your body weight with ease, throw a dumbbell between your feet and get going for a much more defined workout that will give you amazing results in long run.go to work.
Sets: Considering the stress that this workout gives on your lower body, try keeping it to 4 sets of 20-25 reps.
Cable Crunches
Oh yes, these do hurt!
How to: Use the same rope you use for triceps rope pulldowns and perform the motion as if you’re going down into a fatal position. Make sure that your arms are just there to hold the weight, but not pulling it down.Your abs should do all of the work, and keep a nice controlled motion going.
Sets: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
Physioball Twists
How to: Do them with your arms straight out and hands together at first and then when you’re comfortable hold a medicine ball or dumbbell in your hands. A highly functional exercise for any athlete looking to improve core strength, this one will give you perfection redefined that you were missing in your core.
Sets: 4 sets of 10-12 on each side.
Planks
How to: The beauty of these is that you can do them anytime, anywhere. Keep your butt down and your back flat while keeping your abs tight.
Sets: 4 sets of 60 seconds each is all you need.
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