Showing posts with label core strength training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label core strength training. Show all posts

Friday, April 28, 2017

30 Day Ab Challenge: The Knee Tuck

Strengthen your core and improve your fitness with this 30 day knee tuck challenge

Over the course of our 30-Day Ab Challenge, we take an in-depth look at each of the exercises used, and this week we delve into knee tucks.

Here’s how it works: Three exercises over 30 days, and we up the intensity each day. Simple.

Think again!

Our 30 Day Ab Challenge is a great way to jumpstart that summer body training! If you have summer on your mind or you’re just looking for a new challenge, join in and challenge yourself to three different exercises—the crunch, the plank, and the knee tuck.

Today, we give you the most vital advice for knee tucks. Alright, let’s get to it!



Knee Tuck

  1. Balance yourself on ball, find stability, and then roll the ball forward with your feet as you tuck your knees into your chest
  2. Keep your entire core tight to stay stable throughout the movement. To avoid wrist pain, spread your weight evenly throughout all fingers and palm
By the end of the challenge, your core will be stronger, your performance at the gym will enhanced, and your confidence will be boosted. Remember to track how you improve with each exercise, how you look, and how you feel. You’ll be surprised with the results!

Download the 30-day free workout schedule here.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

30 Day Ab Challenge: The Plank

Over the course of our 30-Day Ab Challenge, we are zeroing in on each of the exercises used, and this week we focus on the plank.

Try the 30 day plank challenge for strong and toned abs

Here’s how it works: Three exercises over 30 days, and we up the intensity each day. Simple.  

Think again! 

Our 30 Day Ab Challenge is a great way to jumpstart that summer body training! If you have summer on your mind or you’re just looking for a new challenge, join in and challenge yourself to three different exercises—the crunch, the plank, and the knee tuck.

Today, it’s all about plank advice. Do the stated reps and hold time, adjust as needed and work your way up! Now, let’s get started...

The Plank

  1. There are two different ways to do a plank on the exercise ball: Put your feet on the ball and hands on the ground, or have your elbows on the ball with your feet on the ground
  2. Keep your whole core tight on this one
  3. Use your back muscles, glute muscles, and abs to keep your body in a straight line
  4. Don’t stick that booty too far up in the air or let it sag
Download the 30-day free workout schedule here.