It’s more than just abs! Core strength plays a much bigger role than many realize. Think of your core muscles as the sturdy central link in a chain connecting your upper and lower body. Whether you’re lifting weights, playing tennis or simply running - your power and stability generates from your core!

1. Weighted Sit-Ups

- Lay on your back with your knees pointing straight up in the air.
- Take a barbell (or a weight / plate) and lift it straight up in the air with your arms locked.
- As you sit-up rotate the weight so it goes directly over your head
- Slowly come back to the starting position all the way down on the ground & repeat the movement

2. V-UPs

3. Hanging Leg Raises

4. Scissors

5. Alternating Crunches

- Lying on your back with feet planted and knees bent about 90 degrees
- Compress your lower back to the ground, contract your abs & inhale
- Exhale and lift your upper body, keeping your head and neck relaxed
- Reach with your left elbow for towards your right knee
- Inhale & return to the starting position
- Repeat the movement & reach with the opposite elbow for your left knee
- Return to the starting position (That’s 1 Rep!)