Core Training and Core Workouts with Non-Traditional Core Exercises
By Mike Geary, Author of The Truth About 6 Pack Abs
Instead of the typical core training routines that we see so often with crunches, sit ups, leg lifts, etc... I like to give my readers better options for metabolism-boosting high intensity workouts that work their entire body while also working their abs and core muscles.
I'm going to show you an example today of one of my favorite core workouts that doesn't include any direct core exercises at all. It's in a tri-set format (similar to a super-set but alternating between 3 exercises).
Here goes:
Non-Traditional Core Exercise #1: Renegade Dumbbell Rows
Non-Traditional Core Exercise #2: Front Squats with Barbell
Non-Traditional Core Exercise #3: Mountain Climbers on Floor
Renegade dumbbell rows are done starting in a pushup position with the hands on 2 dumbbells. You then row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Bring the dumbbell back to the ground and alternate the rowing arm while stabilizing with the opposite arm. This stabilizing effect during the rows creates incredible work for your entire midsection core area. Trust me... you'll feel it in the abs and core muscles!
Front squats are done similar to back squats, however with the barbell in front of your body on the front of your shoulders instead of resting on the upper back as in back squats. You stabilize the barbell on your shoulders by crossing your arms and pushing your fists into the bar against your shoulders while keeping your elbows out in front of the body. This takes a little practice at first, so you will want to seek a professional trainer at your gym to help you with the form. Front squats require extreme stabilization strength from the abdominal muscles and lower back muscles due to the barbell weight being shifted to the front of the body instead of the back. Even though this is mostly a leg exercise, you'll feel this one in the core big time!
Mountain climbers are done by starting in a pushup position and then shuffling your feet in and out so that your knees are moving in under your chest and then back out to starting position. It sort of resembles climbing a mountain but flat on the floor. If you want an advanced version, you can also shuffle your hands 8-10 inches forward and backward in addition to the leg movements. This really makes it a full body exercise and MUCH more difficult than standard mountain climbers.
After finishing each exercise, rest about 30 seconds before starting the next exercise. Rest about 1-2 minutes after completing each "tri-set" before repeating.
This will give you one of the best core workouts you've ever had without even doing any direct core exercises. You'll see what I mean after you try this type of core training!
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