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4 exercises that strengthen your core as effectively as a plank

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Several bodyweight exercises can strengthen your core in addition to the plank.These ...
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Dead bugs strengthen your core and prevent lower back pain—I learned from a physical therapist how to do them properly

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fit&Well fitness writer performing a dead bug . The dead bug is an excellent exercise for improving your core stability and ...
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Goodbye, plank - I swapped it for the dead bug exercise, now my core and lower back are stronger than ever

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Forget crunches—these three exercises will strengthen your deep core without weights

And each can be progressed as your core gets stronger ...

5 Core Moves That Shrink Your Belly Faster Than Crunches After 55

A certified trainer shares five core moves that strengthen the midsection and obliques after 55, more effective than crunches ...