3 Exercises to Activate Your Core Muscles
These exercises will not only help you reduce your waist, but also help you to keep your body properly. Without a doubt, the solid core is one of the most sought after physical attributes of today. Probably so far you have learned a few tips from your trainers, but in order to emphasize your abdominal muscles, you need to be concentrated enough on the target, which means that you have a great discipline.
If you are determined to pay more attention to your core, you should know that if it is actually what you really need, no matter how difficult it is, because the core training is crucial and consists of layers of muscles in your stomach, back and butt, which supports the pelvis and spinal column.
What you need is Mat and a 5-10 lb. weight.
Dumbbell Oblique Side Bends
This exercise targets your obliques.
How to do it:
Your starting position is to stand up straight with your feet shoulder. Width apart hold a dumbbell (5-10 lbs) in your right hand with your palm facing in. Next putt your left hand on your left hip, bend to the right lowering the weight down to just below knee level. Then engaging your side to bring you up to return to the starting position and do 15 dips on each side.
Lying Leg Raise
This exercise tones your lower abs.
How to do it:
First your starting position is to lye on a mat, place your arms on the sides on the floor with your palms facing down. Then slowly lift your legs to a 90-degree angle and keep your legs as straight as possible. Next engage your lower abs, lift your hips up and hold the contraction at the top for one second and lower your legs to the start position. Do 15 reps.
Plank Hip Twists
This exercise strengthens the core and stability.
How to do it:
The starting position of this exercise is a forearm plank position with your elbows aligned below the shoulders and arms parallel to the body. Next you need to clasping your hands together you will engage your inner thighs for an extra workout and lifting your hips form a line from head to heels. Then lower your hips to the left side. Then on the right side as well. That movement happens only in the hip and your feet can also turn for stability and then perform 10 reps, 3-4 sets.
Source: Team Fitness Training