This is the type of move that appears so awkward that you hope your roommate doesn't catch you performing it.
The side bend is a deceptively difficult exercise that challenges your balance and oblique muscles.
It is also commonly included in core or glute activation regimens.
A super-simple, anywhere-applicable abdominal exercise.
If you engage your core and maintain proper form, this move can be an excellent lower-body and abdominal exercise.
Try this exercise with a resistance band as part of a simple abs workout, or add it to this full-body resistance band routine to engage your entire body.
This modified half-crunch allows you to work through your entire range of motion due to the ample side stretches.
Have them monitor your form and adjust your back angle.
This classic Pilates exercise will cause your upper abdomen to burn.
Combine it with The Hundred to significantly fatigue your abdominal muscles.
After performing a series of regular crunches and other lying-down exercises, cobra pose will provide a welcome change of pace.
Additionally, it is an excellent yoga pose for strengthening the back muscles.