Upgrade your bodyweight workout routine with these resistance band moves designed to strengthen your core.
Tired of planks, crunches, and otherbodyweight core exercises?
Try these resistance band ab workout moves to switch it up.
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II, C.P.T., strength coach atBody Space Fitnessin New York.
“You’ll need to be even more intent in your movements to keep balance and control.
To get the most out of these movements, patience, and control will be very important.
Don’t rush through the exercises.”
These are all muscles you don’t want to neglect.
How to Do It
Aim for four days a week.
Do three sets of 12 to 15 reps for each move.
Keep resistance band taut.
B.Keeping abs engaged, pull right knee toward chest.
C.Press right heel back to straighten leg, then lower foot to start.
Maintain push-up position throughout.
Do 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
C.Lower to starting position.
B.Pull on the band with both arms while lifting body into a V-sit position.
C.Hold the V-sit for one count, then slowly lower upper and lower body back to the floor.
Bend elbows by sides, bringing hands up to rib level, palms facing forward.
