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3 {More} Super Effective Crunchless Core Exercises

July 15, 2015 Michelle Homan 18 Comments

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I’ve always believed that even if you have one day available for strength training that it should be core strength. Not just for the cosmetic benefits, but the core is what stabilizes almost everything we do, every moment of our day. A weak core could result in postures or compensating movements that lead to injuries.

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My core has always been a priority, but I have to admit, I did take it for granted before kids. Now, after two, I’ve had to work extra hard to get it back–and it’s still a work in progress. I’m always looking for crunchless core exercises that get me the burn I need to get my core marathon, Mudder, and kid strong.

Crunchless Core Exercises

Check out these three that I’m loving right now:

1. Tabletop Crunch

Begin in yoga tabletop position and extend one arm and the opposite leg. Once fully extended with the core engaged and body balanced, pull in with your hand and drive your knee in to your stomach as far as possible. Hold for a moment, then repeat for 20-30 reps. Don’t forget to switch sides and repeat.

2. Walk Ins and Outs

Starting from yoga standing forward bend, keeping your feet planted in the ground, walk your hands out in small steps with your core engaged keeping your back from bending. The key to getting the full effectiveness is to walk your hands out slightly further than under your shoulders–the core needs to work extra hard to stabilize your body from this position. Then walk your hands back in. Repeat for 20-30 reps.

3. Reach Arounds

From side plank, reach around the front of your body and under your bottom oblique then back up toward the ceiling for a full extension. Repeat for 20-30 reps.

Repeat this series 3 times for the full burn.

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What is your favorite way to work your core?

Do core exercises play a part in your race training?

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  1. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    July 15, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Great routine! I’m a huge fan of plank variations, so I need to try this! Thanks for the linkup!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 15, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Everything I do is from a plank! Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  2. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    July 15, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I forgot about the reach arounds! I like those and will add them in today.
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 15, 2015 at 9:11 am

      I LOVE reach arounds. Once I discovered them I can’t stop!

      Reply
  3. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Oooo love these moves! I’ll have to work these in to my next strength training day 🙂
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 15, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  4. Annmarie says

    July 15, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Hooray for cruchless core exercises! Those are my fav way to make my abs feel the burn 🙂
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 15, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Yes! And I love the secondary shoulder burn from the plank position!!

      Reply
  5. Christine says

    July 15, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    Great post! I encourage people to do “crunchless abs” all of the time and when I am working with a new client, they look at me like I am crazy when we don’t do crunches. There are so many better and more functional ways to work the core than “head butting” your crotch 🙂
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Totally agree! I haven’t done a crunch in years!

      Reply
  6. Amanda says

    July 15, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    These moves look awesome! I don’t think I’ve ever done these exact core exercises.. similar variations though. Saving this so I can find it for my next workout!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 15, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  7. Erin@BeetsPerMinute says

    July 16, 2015 at 8:53 am

    I love crunchless core work. I use the walk ins and outs all the time (and often add in a push-up) with clients. I have several clients with back issues so I’ve really had to expand on crunchless core work. It’s so important!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 16, 2015 at 10:01 am

      Crunchless core work really works the entire body too, so it’s sooo effective all around! Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  8. Felicity @ Lemonade Wise says

    July 16, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    I think I must have been neglecting my core as I just tried these and had a hell of a time! I’m still working on the basic plank 🙂
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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Stay consistent! Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  9. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    July 18, 2015 at 1:54 am

    You aren’t kidding that the core is always a work in progress! I like stability ball tucks!

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    • Michelle Homan says

      July 18, 2015 at 10:45 am

      Yes! I don’t have a stability ball anymore, but those are great!

      Reply

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