Core-strength exercises strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominal muscles, back muscles and the muscles around the pelvis. Strong core muscles make it easier to do many physical activities. You can do core-strength exercises on a carpeted floor or mat.
How do you gain core muscle?
Crunch. Crunches are a classic core-strengthening move. The act of lifting your upper body works your abdominal muscles. If you have occasional low back pain, do crunches with care — move slowly and start with just a few reps.
What are the benefits of a strong core?
- Stabilize lower back. When you train your core, your lower back also gets stronger and healthier. …
- Run faster. Did you know that core strength is extra important for a runner? …
- Enhance flexibility. …
- Improve balance, coordination, posture and brain power. …
- Jackknives. …
- Climbers. …
- Plank. …
- Squats.
