Plank

Assume a prone position on the floor, supporting all of your body weight on your forearms and toes. Your arms should be bent and below the shoulder, and your entire body should be straight throughout the exercise. Hold this position for as long as possible. In order to add resistance…

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Hanging Leg Raise

Hang from a pull-up bar with both of your arms fully extended (feel free to use any reasonable grip width that is comfortable for you). Your legs should be hanging straight down with the pelvis rolled slightly backwards. From this starting position, slowly raise your legs (keeping them straight) until…

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Barbell Abdominal Rollout

Load a barbell with a ten-pound weight on either side and place it on the floor. Position your hands about one shoulder width apart on the barbell and kneel in front of it, like you are on your hands and knees (except your hands should be on the barbell, not…

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Cable Abdominal Crunch

Kneel below a high pulley that has a rope attachment connected to it. Grasp one end of the rope attachment in each hand and lower the rope until your hands are directly next to the side of your head. While slightly flexing your hips, allow the weight to hyperextend the…

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