But it takes more than just crunches to build a strong core.

Workout: Stability and Balance

The core is on fire with these full-body moves.

And best of allno equipment.

Sit ups, abdominal, core

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Here, you’ll feel the blast of the core in the same hand-to-foot version in Awkward Tiger.

Just trying to stabilize explodes the core musculature.

(Just holding these might demand a fire hose.)

High Plank to Wide Lunge

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This vibrant move requires eyes to focus as the force sneaks up on you.

These knee hugs are great for hip flexibility and gluteus maximus toning.

Dumbbell Freeze with Hip Flexion

Knee Hugs

Squat

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Leg Deadlift

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High Plank to Fire Hydrant

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Hand to Foot in Half Boat Float

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Elbow Plank Twists with Jumping Jacks

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Awkward Tiger

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Tricep Dip with Floating V-up

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Dead Bug with Stability Ball

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Dead Bug with Stability Ball

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V-up Pull Through

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V-up Pull Through

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Wide V-up with Scissor Cross

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Wide V-up with Scissor Cross

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Z-balance

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Dumbbell Freeze with Hip Flexion

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Knee Hugs

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