Tip: Keep the arms reaching for the ceiling the whole time strong core from structural exercises like squats, but if you really want to hone in on those muscles, you’ll need to target your abs more directly.
You can build up a Charlee Atkins, C.S.C.S., founder of Le Sweat and Master SoulCycle Instructor, for a better core workout that will help boost your performance as a runner. Atkins swears by it as more than just an easy prescription for the people she works with—she does the moves herself, too.
“Nine times out of 10, this is the ab routine I use, and I give to all of my clients,” she says. “It’s easy to modify to all athletic levels, and it’s, of course, a killer ab routine.”
To take on the core series, you can try it with or without an added load. You can use anything to add weight—dumbbells, kettlebells, sandbags, or even just a heavy object you have laying around. Either way, you’ll probably want set up shop on a yoga mat for your back. Check out this option from our Backslash Fit brand if you need a solid one for your home.
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