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Work That Core!

Got five minutes?  Got a band?  Try adding these five core exercises to your next workout.  You will want a band that is challenging but not so tight that it restricts your range of motion.  Perform 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps of each exercise.

Banded Bicycle Crunch

This is a great variation of the standard bicycle crunch.  Adding the band increases the challenge for the hip stabilizers.  Keep your knees separated through the entire movement to add extra challenge to the gluteus medius.


Banded Dead Bug

Similar to the bicycle crunch, adding the band encourages extra activity in the hip stabilizers.  Keep your knees separated throughout the movement, and make sure your lower back stays softly connected to the mat.


Banded Side Plank with Abduction

This is a great exercises for the side body.  It works shoulder stability, obliques, and gluteus medius on both legs.  





Banded Bridge with Abduction

Make sure you keep your hips lifted when you abduct the the legs!  The butt wants to drop as the knees open.  Don't let it.  This exercise is great for all of the glute muscles.


Banded Bird Dog

This movement works the cross connection between opposite hip and opposite shoulder which is great for spinal stability.  Adding the band creates extra work for the glute.




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