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ActiveWorkoutsThe best ab workout ever created, according to an elite fitness expertStop doing crunches and do this instead – it takes 8 minutesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Stop doing crunches and do this instead – it takes 8 minutes
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If you want to move and perform better, as well as reduce your risk of injury, you need a strong, stable core. This workout from Physical Therapist,Dr. Aaron Horschig(Founder of Squat University) will help you achieve just that with three simple exercises, that will take you just eight minutes. Plus, they’re that effective, he’s even called this ‘the best ab workout ever created’.
Instead of focusing on popular ab exercises, like crunches and sit-ups, the exercises that Dr Horschig has chosen will target your entire core. This does include your abdominal muscles, but it also means your pelvis, lower back and hips, all of which are important for better balance and movement in everyday life. A strong core will also help you reach your fitness goals too; you’ll be able to move quicker, have better coordination and lift heavier without excessive load on the lower back.
The workout
Complete two rounds of the three exercises below at the end of your regular workout, or if you just want to do a core-only workout, try completing it for three rounds instead. Here are your exercises:
Weighted carries
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(Image credit: Getty Images)
“Holding just one weight rather than two will be a much greater challenge to your core,” says Dr Horschig. This is because it loads the spine unevenly, so all your core muscles have to work extra hard to keep your body upright and stop it from tipping over to the side.
Stir the pot
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(Image credit: Getty Images)
This is quite an advanced exercise but, if you can do it, Dr Horschigg says it’s excellent for working the core muscles on the front and back of your torso. If it’s too tricky, Dr Horschig suggests doing the beginner version; a high plank.
Side plank
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(Image credit: Getty Images)
If you struggle with a normal side plank, perform it from your knees instead. “The great thing about side planks is that they place minimal load on half of your trunk muscles meaning there’s minimal load on your spine,” says Dr Horschig. If you therefore suffer from back pain, Dr Horschig says this should be safe.
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Want some more functional core workouts? Give thisthree-move standing ab workouta go next, (a great option if you struggle with floor-based exercises), or thisbeginner-friendly bodyweight core workout.
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