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Core Exercises

Strengthen your core with these exercises.

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Alternating Kettlebell Press
Intermediate

Alternating Kettlebell Press

The Alternating Kettlebell Press is a unilateral overhead pressing exercise that builds shoulder and triceps strength while challenging core stability and coordination. It is useful for developing balanced strength and preventing muscular imbalances.

shoulders
triceps
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Kettlebell
Alternating Renegade Row
Advanced

Alternating Renegade Row

Place two kettlebells on the floor about shoulder width apart. Position yourself on your toes and your hands as though you were doing a pushup, with the body straight and extended. Use the handles of the kettlebells to support your upper body. You may need to position your feet wide for support.

back
lats
+1
Kettlebell
Ball Leg Curl
Beginner

Ball Leg Curl

The Ball Leg Curl is a bodyweight exercise using a stability ball to target the posterior chain. It challenges hamstring and glute strength while requiring core stability to control the movement.

hamstrings
glutes
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Stability Ball
Barbell Hack Squat
Intermediate

Barbell Hack Squat

Stand up straight while holding a barbell behind you at arms length and your feet at shoulder width. Tip: A shoulder width grip is best with the palms of your hands facing back. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip. This will be your starting position.

quads
glutes
+3
Barbell
Barbell Walking Lunge
Beginner

Barbell Walking Lunge

Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell across your upper back.

quads
glutes
+3
Barbell
Butt-Ups
Beginner

Butt-Ups

Butt-Ups are a beginner-friendly bodyweight exercise that trains core stability and glute activation through a controlled hip-hinge motion. It builds foundational strength for posterior chain movements and helps improve mind-muscle connection with the glutes and abdominals.

glutes
core
Bodyweight
Dead Bug
Beginner

Dead Bug

Core stability exercise with alternating arm and leg extensions while maintaining flat back.

core
hip flexors
Bodyweight
Plank
Beginner

Plank

The fundamental full-body stability exercise. Foundation for many other exercises.

core
shoulders
+2
Bodyweight
Russian Twist
Intermediate

Russian Twist

Rotational core exercise in V-sit position.

obliques
core
+1
mat