Innovative core strengthening exercises /repost/
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Tom Greenwald in Tom's workouts and activities
Recently I have been experimenting with different uncommon exercise variations, mostly targeted to the core region.
About a month ago I came across a video in which an interesting exercise variation – the sliding (reverse) V-up was performed. I really liked the concept of implementing the sliding elements in different exercises so I started to experiment. A slippery floor and a pair of socks is just enough to come up with some pretty weird exercises.
With this method you can do almost all of the ab roller exercises at home.
You can even switch from the traditional plank position to reverse plank with a subtle sliding movement.
You can also use the sliding element in push-ups. However you will need gloves for these exercises.
There is one push-up variation that I especially like. You will need just one glove for this one. Assume the close grip push-up position. Slide the hand with the glove in front of you when going down. You should feel the tricep of the other hand working hard. Try to use the hand with the glove only balance. This is a great exercise for one hand push-up progression. You can check this variation and several others in the video below.
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Chris
01. May, 2010
Hi Tom:
These are very good exercises and I found them helpful, with one exception: the one at the end which has you in a plank position initially and then extending your body backward until you are completely prone in the “superman” position puts a great deal of pressure on your lower back when you near full-extension. I had to come down on my elbows to be able to safely extend fully. My two cents. Keep up the good work.
Chris D
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