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 weight up and across the body with straight arms using the core

·         Get back to the original position gradually

Leg Raise Lying

·         Lie down on the back while holding the dumbbell sides

·         Put the arms towards the ceiling so as to the dumbbells should be above the chest

·         Lift up the legs while keeping those as straight as possible and bring those back down slowly

·         Your lower back should be pushed down towards the ground all while

Dumbbell Dragging

·         Begin with a high plank and a dumbbell placed on the floor beside one of your hands

·         Lifting the opposite arm, get the dumbbell and drag it towards the other side while keeping the hips square

·          Get the moving arm into a high plank and repeat with the other hand then

Core exercises, if included in the weekly workout schedule, helps in improving the posture, strength of the core muscles and facilitates daily lifestyle. So, why not start today?