No, not planks — try this deadbug variation instead and watch your core strength transform

Sasha Hanway performing a unilateral deadbug.

Building a strong core can be done in various ways, so having an arsenal of core exercises to fall back on means you’ll never get bored of your routine. 

Whether mixing compound with isolation exercises, lifting heavy weights, trying bodyweight workouts, or adding dedicated abs workouts to your strength training, you can build these powerhouse muscles by recruiting them often and in varied ways.