Core training is a pivotal part of any training program, and can be beneficial to anybody no matter what their personal fitness goals may be.\u00a0 Many of us know the importance of core training and make attempts to train it on a regular basis which is awesome, but the one thing I notice is the lack of variety.\u00a0 I find many people stick to the basic planks, side planks, leg raises, and different variation of crunches.\u00a0 While these are not necessarily bad exercises, after a while they will either become easy or very repetitive and boring.\u00a0 Today I am going to show you 9 of my favorite core exercises that will challenge you and help give your workout routine some spice!\u00a0 Some of these exercises are common ones with a little twist, and some may be exercises you have never heard of before.\u00a0 This list is in no particular order, and I recommend you try them all!<\/p>\n
1: Reverse crunch<\/strong><\/p>\n The reverse crunch is a great exercise because it can be performed nearly anywhere in or out of a gym.\u00a0 All you need is an object to act as an anchor.\u00a0 The heavier the object the easier the exercise will be.\u00a0 Start lying on your back with your weight (in the video we use a kettle bell) right behind your head.\u00a0 Your legs will start in a table top position (90 degrees), and you will slowly bring your knees towards your elbows trying to maintain that table top position the entire time.\u00a0 Once your knees get to your elbows you will slowly exhale and lower your butt back to the mat.\u00a0 This exercise can be performed from anywhere from 5-10 repetitions.<\/p>\n