Exercises performed while standing for a flatter, sculpted midsection
Looking to mix up your ab workouts beyond crunches, but don't know where to start? Worry not, because we've got you covered. Personal trainer, Tyler Read, has got your back with a super easy exercise for toning your core sans any equipment.
Over at Eat This, Not That!, Tyler shares an exercise that can make a world of difference - the trusty knee lift. Here's the rundown. Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, hands behind your head. Lift your right knee towards your left elbow while slightly twisting your torso. Return to the starting position and do the same with your left knee.
Repeat this movement for 40 seconds, then take a 20-second break and repeat. Simple, effective, and portable!
Oh, and if you're keen on nabbing a good night's sleep post-workout, do give this article a gander: This is the Best Time to Work Out if You Want a Good Night's Sleep.
By the way, Tyler doesn't just limit himself to knee lifts; he's also got a few more tricks up his sleeve to strengthen your core effectively at home. For instance, there's the reverse crunch, kneeling plank, plank to downward dog reach, wall-press dead bug, and modified side plank with reach-through. Hope this helps!
FYI, these equipment-free exercises engage the core through various movements, focusing on stability, strength, and anti-rotation, making them perfect for beginners wanting to ditch crunches and machines for a more holistic ab routine at home. Happy toning!
[1] Eat This, Not That! Core Strength Exercises That Require No Equipment
[2] Eat This, Not That! Plank Workout for Men Without Equipment
[3] Eat This, Not That! Most Effective Core Exercises That Aren't Crunches
What exercises can I try to tone my core at home without using any equipment? Science suggests that core strength exercises, such as the knee lift, reverse crunch, kneeling plank, plank to downward dog reach, wall-press dead bug, and modified side plank with reach-through, can help improve core stability, strength, and anti-rotation, making them ideal for a holistic ab routine for beginners. These exercises, as demonstrated by personal trainer Tyler Read, can be found in articles like "Core Strength Exercises That Require No Equipment," "Plank Workout for Men Without Equipment," and "Most Effective Core Exercises That Aren't Crunches."
