We all are familiar with the importance of training your core.
If you hate sit-ups and skip core work to avoid them, we have some good news to share.
you could get a complete core routine workout without sit-ups.
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Sit-ups are simply not the most effective, functional, or safe way to train astrong core.
This situp-free core routine hits your core from the front, side, back, and rotational components.
For isometric exercises, hold for sets of 15 to 30 seconds.
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Read on to learn the seven best exercises to build up your core if you hate sit-ups.
To perform a forearm plank, start in a pushup position, then lower down onto your forearms.
Keep your body straight, and hold for as long as possible.
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Do not allow your hips to sag.
Increase the difficulty by elevating your feet or adding small amounts of weight to your back.
Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches target your abs, obliques, and hip flexors.
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To perform bicycle crunches, lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
Reverse the motion and then repeat on the other side.
Alternative each repetition until you hit the total repetitions on both sides.
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Twist your torso to the right, and touch your weight to the ground without releasing your core tension.
Then, twist to the left, and touch the ground on the other side.
Side Plank
The side plank targets your obliques, hips, and shoulders.
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Lift your hips off the ground, and hold for three sets of up to 30 seconds.
Repeat on the other side until all sets are finished.
This is a great one for your lower-back health.
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It’s also a solid recovery option after full-body workouts to help reset your system after your workout.
Keep your core firmly engaged throughout the motion, and repeat for target repetitions on both sides.
Superman
Your core isn’t just about abs.
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You also want to work your posterior core, including the muscles of your lower back and your glutes.
Lift your arms, chest, and legs off the ground as high as you’re able to.
Pause for one second, then lower back down.
Repeat for target repetitions.
To perform hollow body rocks, lie on your back with your arms extended overhead and your legs straight.
Lift your arms, shoulders, and legs off the ground, gently rounding your back against the floor.
Raise your legs to rock your body towards your head.
Then, slowly lower them to rock up, lifting your chest.
Rock back and forth for target repetitions.
If the rock is too difficult, simply hold the position.
