This full body move adds core, balance, and shoulder work to a traditional squat.
The stability ball cobra improves upper and lower back strength
The Superman is a great exercise for posture, and lower back strength and stability. Adding a pull intensifies the work in the upper back.
The kettlebell deadlift is a classic core move that strengthens the abdominals, glutes, back, and hamstrings
The front raise improves core stability while strengthening the shoulders. You can add more core work by doing this in a half kneeling position
Increase your core work with this advanced lunge move
Adding a bicep curl decreases stability, adding core involvement, and makes this move a full body exercise
Keeping upper back activated while performing this move will help strengthen your posture
Performing this move on a stability ball engages your entire back, glutes, and hamstrings
A half kneeling stance increases core activation during this upper body move
Adding movement in an unstable position creates stabilization
Performing this move in a half-kneeling stance decreases stability, increasing the work to your core
Starting in standing position, turn out knees and toes slightly. Hold dumbbell with both hands at chest. Maintaining neutral spine, brace abdominals, keep shoulders down and away from ears, and lower hips below knees. Pushing through full foot, drive upwards back to standing position.
The kettlebell swing incorporates cardio exercise in an excellent core move
The dumbbell swing is an alternative to the kettlebell swing, when you don’t have a kettlebell
Diamond pushups are a pushup variety that puts more stress on the triceps
Diamond pushups increase work to the triceps. Perform this move on your knees when unable to complete on your toes
Using stability ball for a bench increases core activation for a full body move
Adding a row engages the upper back, making this deadlift a full body move
The one legged deadlift is a fantastic core move that improves stability and balance
Adding upper body movement to the deadlift makes this a full body move
Using a stability ball adds core work to this classic chest exercise
Increase the intensity in this total body cardio move by adding mountain climbers to each burpee
Increase core activation in this back exercise by standing in a modified squat position
A moving plank, the bear crawl will get your heart rate up while strengthening your entire body
This plank variation increase stability by creating movement while reducing support
This advanced plank variation works your obliques, which help to stabilize your spine.
This total body exercise works shoulders and triceps while strengthening your core
This total body plank variation improves power while strengthening your core
Slow mountain climbers add to the abdominal work in this plank variation
The plank reach takes it up a notch, decreasing stability, increasing core strength!
Hip thrusters are an advanced type of bridge. They are traditionally done using a workout bench. Using a stability ball increases total core activation. No stability ball? Try using an ottoman or stable coffee table.
Abdominal bracing activates abdominal core muscles, preparing them to fire when needed for stabilization during workouts.