More Core Work? Abs-olutely!

Forgive the cheesy title. I promised you another set of exercises for The Month of the Core and here they are.

Last week, Oiselle sent out a tweet asking for followers’ favorite abs exercises and I responded with my favorites-the response was a little scary-

About to burn! RT @daniellewolfe: @oiselle 2 faves! Spidermans (plank position, knee to elbow) and then plank twist.

— oiselle (@oiselle) May 25, 2012

Turns out, the compiled their favorite exer-tweets (does that work) from users to create the #SexyCore workout, which I did yesterday.

I think they should call it #sweatycore, because I was sweating through my shirt after I finished.

Next up is an exercise from a ballerina and aside from their grace and poise, ballerinas are known for their toned and strong cores. Luckily, my sister is a ballerina (that’s her front and center),

Every dancer knows that poise and grace comes from the core.

so she can torture me with share her ab routines with me.

I did this one earlier this morning and now my abs are on fire-Thanks sis!

Remember to breathe!

• 15 sit ups
• 15 sit ups with legs in table top
• 15 sit ups with legs down
• 15 (each side) bicycles with a pause-bring knee in and hold at knee or ankle, keeping lower back pressed into the floor.

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• 15 (each side) regular bicycles
• 15 (each side) straight leg switches, holding onto ankle, keeping lower back pressed into the floor.

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• 15 (each side) straight leg switches with arms hovering by sides (not on ground)
• 15 (each side) side crunches
• Plank on hands for 30 seconds
• Side plank 30 seconds, then switch to other side for 30 seconds
• Plank on hands for 30 seconds
• 10 push ups
• 15 reps of shoot the sky (long arm crunch)

Do your abs burn yet (source)

• 20 clams to each side-Even though this takes the number four spot on my list of awkward exercises, they work wonders.  I’ll do these in the comfort of my own home thankyouverymuch.
• 20 supermans

Here’s to more core!