A strong core is critical not only to good fitness, but also good posture, balance, and stability. And the truth is that endless crunches won’t get you a strong core, or target the tough-to-tone areas around your midsection.
Clarence Hairston, Fitness Manager at Bay Club SF Tennis, helped us challenge our core with a circuit that works both the abdominals and the obliques.
Clarence’s tip: Don’t put pressure on your lower back—you want to feel the challenge in your core. If you start to feel it in your lower back instead, try bending your knees more.
The Workout
12 reps of Alternating V-Ups (In-N-Outs) | Repeat for 4 sets
10 reps of Weighted Toe Touches | Repeat for 4 sets
10 reps of Plank Ups | Repeat for 3 sets
And if you’re looking for a little extra credit, be sure to check out Clarence’s arm workout and back workout. Up next week? Legs and glutes!