Tougher Core Strength

Tougher core challenges for a mother's body becoming stronger.

Exercises:

1. Leg Lift Plank

   

   Start in plank position, on your toes or knees. Tighten your abs muscles and lift one leg, do your best to do it without moving any other body parts. Lower the foot and lift the other leg. Keep the hips parallel to the floor (be careful not to tip the hips to one side as you lift the leg). Focus on keeping the hips parallel to the ground, tighten your abs muscles all the time.

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2. Triceps Push Ups

   

   Start laying face down, place hands, thighs and knees in ground. Position elbows close to your sides and push up your body using mainly muscles on the back of your arms. Involve abs, glutes and back to tighten the whole body and keep it straight throughout the movement. Lower slowly.

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3. Y Back Extension

   

   Start laying face down with arms above your head, open up arms as the letter Y. Activate your lower back muscles, lift upper body and arms from the ground. Hold the position, work the upper back by squeezing shoulder blades together and contract all muscles in upper back as much as possible. Release and lower slowly.

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Tougher Core Strength is 1 of 20 workout routines in Poworkout Mama. Available for iPhone and iPad.