The plank is a go-to bodyweight core workout in many people’s training routines, but holding it for minutes on end can get boring pretty quickly. If you’re looking to spice up your routine with some new and effective exercises that still require no equipment, then these three from Fitness Trainer, Lauren Pak, can help.
Lauren says these three exercises are excellent for building a strong and functional core like a gymnast. ‘Why a gymnast?’ you’re probably thinking. Well, all exercises gymnasts perform – whether that’s on a pommel horse, floor, or using rings – require phenomenal core strength to help them stay balanced, stable, and transfer power. “Gymnasts train their core in a way that builds stability, explosive power, and rotational strength,” says Lauren. It doesn’t matter that you’re not a gymnast; we can all benefit from giving our core muscles a little extra TLC.
