core exercises

The previous blog talked about how core exercises are good for you and I only gave one example of an exercise that would help. The few exercises listed below are with the use of weights and machines whereas the one exercise in the previous blog post is done by using your body weight and having to hold yourself up without falling. Here are a few more that you may also like to try at the gym with weights that will strengthen your core.

Here are three more ways to train your core.
1.)  Single-arm incline dumbbell bench press: set a bench to a slight incline. Hold a dumbbell straight above your shoulder with one hand. Rest the other hand on your midsection. Knock out a set of bench presses, and then switch hands and repeat. The unbalanced load forces your abdominal muscles to work harder to keep your torso in a stable position.

2.) Standing Lat Pulldown: Attach a triangle handle to a high pulley cable, step back, and pull the handle to your chest. Standing up forces your lats, lower back, and glutes to work together to stabilize your spine and pelvis.

3.) Offset Overhead Reverse Dumbbell Lunge: Hold a dumbbell straight over your right shoulder. Step back with your left leg into a lunge, and return to the staring position. do all your reps., switch sides, and repeat. Holding the weight on one side challenges the muscles that keep you upright. Holding it high forces your lats and abdominals to stabilize your spine.