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Forget the crunches: Discover the 5 key movements to strengthen the trunk


Published on 2025-03-10 04:43:19 - MSN
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  • Transform your workout routine with a simpler, more effective approach. These five no-equipment moves will help you strengthen your core and define your abs efficiently.

The article from MSN, titled "Forget the Crunches: Discover the 5 Key Movements to Strengthen the Trunk," discusses alternative exercises to traditional crunches for enhancing core strength. It highlights that while crunches target the abs, they often neglect other crucial trunk muscles. The five key movements recommended are: 1) Plank Variations - including side planks and plank with leg lift, which work on stability and endurance; 2) Bird Dog - an exercise that improves balance and coordination by extending opposite arm and leg; 3) Dead Bug - where you lie on your back and move arms and legs in a controlled manner to engage the core; 4) Pallof Press - a resistance band or cable exercise that focuses on anti-rotation, strengthening the obliques; and 5) Chops and Lifts - diagonal movements that mimic real-life activities, engaging multiple muscle groups for a functional workout. These exercises are designed to provide a more comprehensive approach to trunk strength, stability, and overall functional fitness.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness-and-exercise/forget-the-crunches-discover-the-5-key-movements-to-strengthen-the-trunk/ar-AA1AAeZc ]