Using Dumbbells for the Core Exercises
If you are in the mood to take your abs and core routine to the next level then putting on some more resistance is an effective way to make the workout much more challenging. Strengthening the Core with a Dumbbell Performing the below exercises for 40 seconds and then taking a 20 seconds rest is an effective set. You are advised to do 3 sets of each and then move on to the next form. Full Body Crunch · Holding the dumbbell sides, lie on your back · Extend your hands above the head and legs out while keeping the shoulder off the floor · Pull your knees towards the body and bring up the arms over the knees. The abs get squeezed making a crunch · Gradually return back to the original position Wood Chop · Spread out the feet at the hip distance · Hold the dumbbell sides in front · Take the half – squat position bringing the dumbbell to the outside of the left thigh · Twist the torso and lift the
