Most people want a flat stomach. But when back pain hits, priorities change.
Core exercises aren’t just for looks. They’re the antidote for back pain and the key to staying active.
Your core needs to do several things:
1. Brace: Like tensing up before a punch to the stomach
2. Rotate: Important for sports like golf or tennis
3. Resist rotation: Stabilize against twisting forces
4. Resist extension: Avoid arching your lower back
5. Resist side bending: Stable hips help prevent back pain
How can you train all these in a short workout? Combine strength training with core exercises.
Try these:
1. Reverse Lunge to Press-out: Do a reverse lunge, then press a weight forward when standing
2. Squat-Pallof Press Combo: Squat with a resistance band, press out at the bottom
3. Pushup-to-Shoulder Tap: Add shoulder taps to your pushups
These exercises work your core while training other muscles. They save time and give better results.
Remember, a strong core does more than look good. It keeps your back healthy, happy and pain-free.