5 Core Strengthening Exercises To Tighten the Midsection

#2 Bird Dog

Apart from strengthening the midsection, the bird dog exercise is effective in toning a host of muscles both in the upper back and the lower back region. Additionally, the exercise tones the glutes, hamstrings and the quads.

Instructions:

Step 1: Get into the initial position by placing the knees and the palms on the floor. The hands must be perpendicular to the floor and should be placed directly beneath the shoulders. The knees must be positioned directly below the hips.

Step 2: With a straight torso, extend the right arm and the left leg outwards until they are parallel to the floor.

Step 3: Pause for a second and return to the initial position. Perform the same motion on the other side to complete one rep.

Repeat the exercise for the recommended number of times.

Important tip: For maximum efficiency, ensure that you tighten the core while performing this exercise.

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