I hate crunches and sit ups for training core/abs. 

They can be some of the worst exercise for your core and if anything will also more than likely do damage to your lower back.

Bottom line, ditch sit ups and crunches and stop chasing the “burn”.

Some better options for training the core are planks, side planks, weighted carries,  ab wheel, paloff holds and using the stability ball.

The stability is a great tool for training the core/abs. 

Here Are 5 Intense Stability Ball Core Exercises 

#1 Stability Ball Knee Ups

 

Swiss Ball Knee Ups

A video posted by Women Who Lift Weights (@womenwholiftweights) on Feb 3, 2017 at 4:30pm PST

#2  Stability Ball Roll Outs

 

Swiss Ball Roll Outs

A video posted by Women Who Lift Weights (@womenwholiftweights) on Feb 3, 2017 at 4:29pm PST

#3  Pike Ups

 

Swiss Ball Pike Up The swiss ball is a great training tool. Blog post coming soon with more swiss ball core exercises.

A video posted by Women Who Lift Weights (@womenwholiftweights) on Feb 3, 2017 at 4:26pm PST

#4 Stir The Pot

 

Swiss Ball Stir The Pot

A video posted by Women Who Lift Weights (@womenwholiftweights) on Feb 3, 2017 at 4:27pm PST

#5 Plank With Partner Agitation

 

Swiss Ball Plank + Agitation

A video posted by Women Who Lift Weights (@womenwholiftweights) on Feb 3, 2017 at 4:30pm PST

If you have trouble sneezing or brushing your hair tomorrow it’s from these exercises :).

Give these exercises a try. 

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Coach Rob

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Coach Rob is the creator and owner of Women Who Lift Weights and Heavy Weights Training Center.

He is a Coach, Writer and Competitive Power Lifter.

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