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These are the 5 best core exercises for beginners

Would you like to train your core, but are you really a rookie in the field of sports? No problem, we all have to start somewhere! It is important that you do not immediately do an intensive core workout, but build up slowly. For example with these 5 core exercises, because they are best for beginners. Good luck!

1. Lying Knee Tuck

1. Lie on the floor (or on this fitness mat ) with your legs straight and your arms above your head.
2. Exhale, lift one of your knees and bring it to your chest.
3. Simultaneously use your core to lift your shoulder blades off the floor and come forward. Put your hands on your knee.
4. Hold this position for a while and release to return to your starting position.
5. Repeat on the other side.

2. Raised shelf

1. Start standing in front of a sports bench or chair.
2. Put your hands on the bench and slowly walk your legs back.
3. Keep walking until your body forms a straight line from your head to your toes, with your shoulders over your hands.
4. Hold this position and then walk up again until you get to your starting position.

3. Arms only bird dog

1. Get on your hands and knees on the floor with your shoulders over your hands and your hips over your knees.
2. Keep your back straight and your neck long. Extend one arm out in front of you.
3. Hold your arm up for a moment and then bring your hand back to the ground
4. Repeat on the other side.

These are the 5 best core exercises for beginners These are the 5 best core exercises for beginners

4. Glute Bridge

1. Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent.
2. Exhale, squeeze your glutes and push your heels into the floor to lift your hips toward the ceiling.
3. Lift your hips until you form a straight line from your knees to your chest.
4. Hold this pose event.
5. Lower yourself back to your starting position.

5. Seated side bend

1. Sit on the end of a sports bench or chair with your arms at your sides.
2. Keep your buttocks on the seat and slowly lean to one side. Reach for the ground with your hand.
3. Return to your starting position.
4. Repeat on the other side.

And do you have this already?

Source:Livestrong.com , Image:Getty Images

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