2. RKC plank Regular planks don't work if you do them wrong. This version makes sure you feel it more: • Get in a forearm plank position • Pull your elbows toward your toes • Squeeze your butt as hard as you can • Hold for just 10-20sec with... MAX effort Going all-out for 10sec beats a lazy 1min-long plank.show more

Everyone thinks crunches are the best way to work abs. But this is a lie. Here are 7 exercises that build your entire core (not just your 'six–pack'): 🧵 1. Dead bug

This works the deep muscles that help you move in real life. • Lie on your back with arms up and knees bent • Push your lower back into the floor (super important!) • Slowly stretch out one arm and the opposite leg • Do 8-10 reps on each side

3. Pallof press Your core's main job isn't to move—it's to STOP movement. • Attach a band at chest height • Stand sideways to the band • Push hands straight out • Fight the twist • Hold briefly, then return If your body doesn't move at all, you're doing it right.

4. Ab wheel The king of core exercises: • Start on your knees with the wheel under your shoulders • Brace your core and squeeze your butt • Roll forward only as far as you can control • Pull yourself back using your abs, not arms The goal is to get to do it on your feet.

5. Hanging leg raises The secret here is curling your tailbone up––you should really feel it in your lower abs. • Hang from a bar • Tuck your tailbone (this is key!) • Raise your legs slowly • Lower with control No swinging or kicking for perfect form.

6. Side plank with leg lift This hits your side abs—protects your spine from twisting movements. • Balance on one forearm, body straight • Lift top leg up without dropping hips • Hold or do slow reps Strong obliques = better rotation power for sports + fewer back injuries.

7. Plank with shoulder taps This forces your core to fight rotation: • Start in a push-up position • Tap one hand to opposite shoulder • Keep your hips completely still • Switch sides Most injuries happen when your spine twists unexpectedly. This exercise trains your body to prevent that.

Want strong abs? Don't just do crunches. Pick exercises that: • Work your whole core • Train your muscles to stabilize, not just move • Help you in real-life movements Your back will feel better and your core will get stronger.

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