I added a nice workout finisher at the end of my strength training session yesterday which included two very effective core/ab exercises along with some jump rope in a circuit. The first was KB suitcase carries using a heavy weight. Suitcase carries is one of many loaded carrying variations that I love as they are excellent functional exercises that transfer well to real world application.When doing these keep a nice tall posture with shoulders square and walk. Your core is gonna work harder to stabilize as you try to resist lateral flexion/ side bending.Then I did the Cross Body Mountain Climber which is one of my favorite variations of the traditional mountain climber. While in a plank position keeping your spine neutral, hands underneath your shoulders. Bring each knee into hip flexion/towards the opposite shoulder while keeping a flat back.Circuit in order:1 arm heavy KB/DB suitcase carry 30sec each left and right.15sec restCross body mountain climbers (slow) 30sec15 sec restJump rope 30sec15sec restComplete circuit 4 times through. This is a nice bit of conditioning to plug in at the end of your strength training session and will build a strong core and melt away some body fat to give you some lean looking abs.#abs #core #functional #leanmuscle #kettlebells #athleticism #fatloss #farmerswalk #suitcasecarries #mountainclimbers #dmv
Posted by A Healthier Fitter You on Wednesday, July 9, 2014
I added a nice workout finisher at the end of my strength training session yesterday which included two very effective core/ab exercises along with some jump rope in a circuit. The first was KB suitcase carries using a heavy weight. Suitcase carries is one of many loaded carrying variations that I love as they are excellent functional exercises that transfer well to real world application.
When doing these, keep a nice tall posture with shoulders square and walk. Your core is gonna work harder to stabilize as you try to resist lateral flexion/ side bending.
Then I did the Cross Body Mountain Climber which is one of my favorite variations of the traditional mountain climber. While in a plank position keeping your spine neutral, hands underneath your shoulders. Bring each knee into hip flexion/towards the opposite shoulder while keeping a flat back.
Circuit in order:
1 arm heavy KB/DB suitcase carry 30sec each left and right.
15sec rest
Cross body mountain climbers (slow) 30sec
15 sec rest
Jump rope 30sec
15sec rest
Complete circuit 4 times through. This is a nice bit of conditioning to plug in at the end of your strength training session and will build a strong core and melt away some body fat to give you some lean looking abs.
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