Core strengthening exercise strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, back, and pelvis. The core muscles include erector spinae, rectus abdominis (six-pack muscle), obliques, transverse abdominis, and multifidus. Strengthening these muscles stabilize the body, supports the spine, and improves overall fitness. The exercises include bridges, crunches, spine toe tap, bird dog, bicycle crunches as beginner moves, planks, warrior crunches, bird dog with an elbow to the knee as intermediate moves, and finally, mountain climber, side plank with rotation, Turkish get-up as advanced moves.
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Should I first exercise or take multivitamin capsules for a weak core and gluteal muscles?
Query: Hello doctor, My core side and glute muscles are weak. So doctors suggested me some exercises like plank, side plank, and reverse plank. After doing exercises, I got a wound near the elbow. For that, I took rest for some days. After three days, I felt like my legs were weak. Meanwhile, for the past ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You can continue the plank routine suggested by your doctor. Along with them, I also suggest the following. Bridging. Clamshell. Step up exercises. All these exercises can be done before taking food, as afte... Read Full »
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