Tag: Side Plank

Some of us might look at the humble plank like it is the easiest exercise to do. But it's a killer form of exercise. From strengthening...

Tone your inner thighs with the clamshell exercise. It strengthens the hips and thighs and is great for the glutes. First position exercise can work the inner thighs, too. Side plank with leg lifts works both the legs at the same time. If yoga is your choice, go for poses like the bridge pose and reverse warrior pose.

If you're someone who loves to get your blood pumping and your muscles flexing, don't let the lack of access to a gym stop you...

High-intensity exercises like lunge twists, jumping jacks, and mountain climbers increase the burning rate of the most stubborn kind of fat. There are also exercises like reverse crunches that trigger muscle contraction in the abdomen to melt your love handles away. Side planks are another way to strengthen your body's core muscles, though beginners may need to perform these in front of a mirror to get the form right.

Leg muscles are something most people ignore, including gym regulars who spend the most part of their time working on the upper body. Strong legs...

Looking to build upper body strength? Try arm balance yoga poses like the plank pose, side plank pose, four-limbed staff pose, and crow pose. To improve stability while doing them, spread your fingers, engage your core muscles, and split the poses up into parts and practice.

It is a given fact that most of us face lower back pains at some point in our life. While it is better to...

Here is the new 5-minute workout for week 2 to strengthen your core, improve your posture and let your abs shine!

Last week of the ab challenge! Keep up the motivation to strengthen your abs, trim up your waist line, as well as make it stronger with exercise.

Balancing on your tummy, lift and lower your arms, chest, and legs in the superman pose. Squeeze your back, glutes, and inner thighs for control. In the elbow plank position, push your shoulders past your elbows and glide from the balls of your feet to your toes and return. Then do side leg lifts. End with plank twists, opposite elbow to knee. Do each exercise for 1 min and repeat.

To achieve an all round strong core (and for better looking abs) you need to strengthen your oblique muscles (side abs) too. Side planks, spiderman pushups, oblique crunches, twisted knee tucks, bicycles, windshield wipers, hanging V-ups and hanging oblique knee raises will help you shape your side abs. Include one or two oblique exercises at the end of your daily workout.

Step box exercises burn fat, build muscles and improve athleticism. You can perform step ups, box jumps, push-up variations, side planks with elevated feet, box dips, burpee box jumps, split, box and power pistol squats, running toe taps, V-Sits and hip thrusts with a step box. Start with a low box and increase height as you grow fitter!

Yoga not only helps tighten your muscles, but it also strengthens your body, increases your flexibility, and helps you get rid of all the...

'Plank' helps build abdominal muscles and strengthens the core. The 'Bicycles' routine works the abs and oblique muscles. The 'Superman Hold' strengthens the lower back and the glutes. 'Glute Bridges' activates the glutes and lower back muscles. 'Flutter Kicks' targets the lower abs. 'Side Plank' targets the oblique muscles and strengthens the core.

Are you still doing dozens of crunches in the hopes of getting flat, washboard abs?Traditional crunches are old news, so let's take your ab routine to the next level with the following 5 Best Ab Exercises. The most effective ab exercises strengthen your core on the whole; which helps prevent dreaded back pain, increases your agility.