Exercise program - Core muscles

These are some of our extremely efficient exercises for strength training of your abdominal and lower back muscles.
Crunch
Crunch

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Bridge

Lie on your back with one leg in each strap. Tighten your abdominals and lift your hips into a straight body position by pressing your legs down. Stabilize your body and avoid arching your lower back. Return to the starting position. Can also be done with one loose leg and the other leg in a strap.

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The Plank

Lie on your stomach with your legs in the Redcord Sling. Support your upper body on your forearms. Tighten your abdominals and bring your body into a plank position. Avoid arching your lower back. Return to the starting position. The exercise can also be performed with straight arms (supported on your hands).

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Side-lying Plank

Lie on your side with your legs in the Redcord Sling. Support the upper body on your forearm. Tighten your abdominals and lift your hip until your body is straight. Avoid flexing your hip. Return to the starting position. The exercise can also be performed on a straight arm.

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Dynamic Crunch

Lie on your stomach with your legs in the Redcord Sling. Support your upper body on your forearms. Tighten your abdominals and bring your body into a plank position. Pull your knees towards your chest by flexing your legs. Avoid moving your upper body forward. Return to the starting position.

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Superman

Stand in a kneeling position under the Redcord Trainer. Tighten your abdominals and lean forward while you are stabilizing your body. Avoid arching your lower back. Return to the starting position.
 

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