Core Exercises You Can Do During The COVID-19 Pandemic

So you want to strengthen your core? This article will show you three quick ways to strengthen your core and build stronger tighter abs. These three exercises are quick, affordable, and can be done in the comfort of your own home. All you need is a few minutes and the desire to get fit.

The core is everything below the neck and the waist and the hips. Your abs, mid and lower back, are all included in the core. Because the muscles of your trunk and torso (core) stabilize the spine it is very important to have an exercise program that is safe and that works, like the one I will share with you in just a moment.

In some cases, chronic back pain has been successfully treated by developing and stabilizing core muscles. Now I am not saying that all back pain can be treated this way, but in some cases, it has helped. You should certainly see your doctor before starting any no-workout program. That being said, let’s get into it.

Decline Pushups:

For the first exercise, you will need a medicine ball, if you do not have one they are not expensive and you can find them in almost any large store like Walmart, Target, etc.

Get down into a modified push-up position but instead of your hands being on the floor rest on your forearms and have your toes balanced on the medicine ball. Hold your abs tight for 45 seconds, and then rest for a minute. Repeat this 3 or 4 times.

Superman Plank:

It is very simple to do. Get back down into the plank position, then lift your right leg and left arm off the floor so that they are straight. Hold this position for 30 to 40 seconds without letting your hips sag each other. To work both sides alternate between reps. Do 3 sets of 8 reps.

V-UP:

Lie down on your back with legs and arms extended. Tighten your abs and raise your hands and feet toward one another, and then rest for a minute. Three sets of 10 reps.