Plank Variations: Planks are excellent for engaging the entire core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis. Try variations such as forearm plank, side plank, and plank with leg lifts to challenge your core muscles
Russian Twists: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground. Hold a weight or medicine ball with both hands and twist your torso from side to side, engaging your obliques and core muscles
Mountain Climbers: Start in a plank position and alternate bringing your knees towards your chest in a running motion. This exercise not only targets the core but also engages the arms, shoulders, and legs for a full-body workout
Reverse Crunches: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground. Contract your abs and lift your hips off the floor towards your chest, then lower them back down with control
Dead Bug Exercise: Lie on your back with your arms extended towards the ceiling and legs raised in a tabletop position. Slowly lower one arm behind your head and the opposite leg towards the floor, keeping your lower back pressed into the ground
Bicycle Crunches: Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and legs lifted off the ground. Alternate bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee while extending the other leg out straight. Continue to alternate sides in a pedaling motion
Bird Dog Exercise: Start on your hands and knees with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Extend one arm forward and the opposite leg back while keeping your hips and shoulders level. Hold for a few seconds
Leg Raises: Lie on your back with your hands under your hips for support. Lift your legs off the ground towards the ceiling, keeping them straight and together. Lower them back down towards the ground without touching, then lift them back up again