A strong core is crucial for posture, balance, and overall strength, benefiting everyone from athletes to desk workers, children, and older adults. You don’t need a gym to build core strength—these five exercises can be done at home with minimal or no equipment:

1. Plank:

· Hold your body in a straight line from head to heels on your forearms and toes.

· Strengthens abs, back, and shoulders.

· Start with 20-30 seconds, gradually increasing.

2. Bicycle Crunches:

· lie on your back, bring opposite elbow to knee in a cycling motion.

· Targets obliques and upper abs.

· Perform 10-15 reps per side.

3. Leg Raises:

· lie on your back, lift legs to 90 degrees, lower slowly.

· Strengthens lower abs.

· 10-15 repetitions per set.

4. Russian Twists:

· Sit on the floor, lean slightly back, twist torso side to side while holding weight or a water bottle.

· Focuses on obliques and rotational core strength.

· 12-20 twists per side.

5. Mountain Climbers:

· Start in a plank position, alternate bringing knees toward the chest quickly.

· Builds endurance, abs, and hip flexors.

· 30-45 seconds per set.

Tips:

· Maintain proper form to avoid injury.

· Start with 2-3 sets per exercise, 3-4 times a week.

· Combine with a balanced diet and cardio for best results.

Strong core muscles improve posture, reduce back pain, and enhance performance in daily activities and sports.

 

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Balasahana Suresh

12/12/2025 12:23 PM