Repeat, alternating your legs and keeping a steady pace. Return your right leg back to plank position bring your left leg under your chest toward your left elbow. Bring your right knee under your chest toward your right elbow. Mountain climbersīegin in plank position, keeping your back straight, your hips low and your core engaged. Extend the left arm straight up to the ceiling, and hold the position for 30-45 seconds before coming through plank and switching sides. Pull the abs in toward the spine and the right hip away from the floor. Press down through your right hand, keeping it directly underneath your right shoulder, and slowly bring the left hand onto your left hip. Turn onto the right outer edge of the right foot, stacking the left foot on top. Pull your naval in towards your spine, and hug your legs together as you bring the left foot to touch the right. Side plankĬome into a plank position with your shoulders over your wrists. Make sure your shoulders are over your wrists, and that you’re looking a few inches in front of your fingers to keep your head and neck elongated. Squeeze your quads and reach your heels toward the back of the room.
Tuck your toes under and lift your legs up off of the ground. Pull your navel in toward your spine as if there is fire on the mat and you’re trying to pull your stomach away from the fire. Line your shoulders up over your wrists, and make sure your wrists are parallel with the front of the mat. Start on your hands and knees on the mat. Ready to spice up your core routine? Here are 15 abdominal exercises from personal trainer and TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour that you can try at home.