Ladies, no body part has more importance and functionality than your core.
In this article, I’ll share six of the very best core exercises for women.
(Just don’t get mad at me when you’re sore the next morning!)
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Dead Bugs
First up in the best core-strengthening exercises for women is the dead bug.
This is an incredible move that works many muscles within your core.
Switch sides and repeat.
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Get into a plank position, resting on your forearms and keeping your body straight.
Keep your body straight, your glutes squeezed, and your shoulders pulled back.
Don’t let your hips sag.
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Get into a plank position with your forearms on a stability ball.
Squeeze your glutes and tighten your core.
Return to the starting position, and repeat.
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Get into a plank position on a stability ball.
While keeping your torso still, move your forearms in a circle.
Then, switch directions.
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Squeeze your shoulder blades together, and don’t let your lower back sag.
Curl your knees up to your head, and slowly bring them back.
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