The Best At-Home Core Workout

The Best At-Home Core Workout

YOU'RE STUCK AT home and you want to get in a great core workout—look no further! Here's a quick workout plan that will help you burn some calories and stay healthy at home, on vacation or even on your lunch break! 

 

 

Routine
Do 3 sets of the following routine:
 
Full Plank
Set up at the top of a pushup position, and hold this position for 30 seconds in set 1, 60 seconds in set 2, 90 seconds in set 3.
 
Ab Twist
Lay on your back and lift your legs above your body, with your feet flat toward the ceiling. Spread your arms out. Slowly lower your legs to the right without touching the ground, and lift them back up. Utilize the oblique muscles to lead this motion. Repeat on the left.
Do 10 reps to each side.
 
Hip Extension
Lay on your back with your heels about at the tip of your fingers when you reach towards your feet. Tighten your core and lift your hips up until you get to a flat back. Slowly lower and repeat.
Do 15 reps.
 
Superman
Lay on your stomach with your arms stretched out overhead. By engaging your lower back and glutes, lift up your chest and your legs. Don't use your neck to lift your head up.
Lift and hold for 5 seconds, and then slowly release. Do 10 reps.