Paired exercises for strong core muscles

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

If you're tired of doing regular crunches or holding the bar for a long time, try pairing core exercises. This training option is no less effective and much more interesting.

Developing your core muscles is essential for both balance and good posture, as well as preventing injury during training. A rigid back resists well the forces that try to bring the spine out of neutral. As a result, you can lift more weight without harming your spine.

There are many core exercises like the familiar crunches, planks, and functional exercises like push-ups or deadlifts. But, if you want something new and more exciting, try a core stabilization workout with a partner.

Exercise 1

You put your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees slightly for a more stable posture, stretch your arms in front of you at chest level and join your palms.

Your partner stands opposite and pushes your hands with light movements from the right, then to the left. Your task is to maintain position by tensing your core muscles. If your partner manages to get your hands moving, quickly bring them back.

You can add an element of surprise: your partner will change direction abruptly, so you won't be able to prepare for the push and won't know where it will come from: left or right.

Exercise 2

You lie on your back, bend your knees and press your feet to the floor. Stretch your arms in front of you, as in the previous exercise.

Now your partner will push not only the arms, but also the legs - in opposite directions. The task remains the same: to maintain the position, despite the jolts or pressure.

With this exercise, you stabilize your spine, strengthen your core muscles, and just enjoy your workout.

Agree, working in pairs, especially with elements of surprise, is much more interesting than simply holding the bar for a couple of minutes.