That, of course, includes the exercises you do totarget your core.

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To set up, assume a high plank with both hands on the floor, shoulder-width distance apart.

Your feet should be hip-width distance apart.

Keep your head, neck, and spine straight.

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Hold yourself in this position for 30 seconds before resting for the same amount of time.

Repeat the plank once again until you’ve completed three sets.

Hold a weight such as a dumbbell or medicine ball in your hands.

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Keep the weight in front of you at around chest height as you hold your arms out straight.

From there, begin to twist your torso to the right and then to the left.

Do this exercise for 15 to 20 reps on each side.

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And contrary to its name, you don’t need to hop on a bike for perform this exercise!

Be sure your knees are bent.

Start the movement by liftings both your head and your shoulders off the ground.

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As you do, touch your left knee with your right elbow.

Then, touch your right knee with your left elbow.

Keep switching sides until you’ve completed 15 to 20 reps on both the right and the left.

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Start out in a high plank.

Then, keep your right hand flat on the ground and place your left hand on your hip.

make a run at do this three times on each side.

Get ready to activate your lower ab muscles.

Lie down on your back, and bend your knees.

Place your hands on the ground on either side of you.

Then, bring your knees back down.

Continue for 15 to 20 reps in total.