By Namita S Kalla | March 26, 2025
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Crunches target the abdominal muscles, helping to sculpt a toned, strong core. They engage the upper abs and improve stability
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Add variations like bicycle crunches or twisting crunches to engage obliques. These changes boost the exercise’s effectiveness
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Planks are a full-body exercise that focuses on strengthening the core, shoulders, and glutes. They help improve stability and posture
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Hold the plank position with your body in a straight line from head to heels, ensuring core remains tight. For difficulty, try side planks
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Squats are a lower-body exercise that target quads, hamstrings, and glutes, improve leg strength. They also improve core stability
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Keep your knees aligned with your toes and your chest lifted. This will reduce the risk of injury while improving strength and toning
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Lunges are excellent for working the quads, hamstrings, and glutes while also improving balance and coordination
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Perform lunges by stepping forward, lowering the back knee toward the floor, and keeping your chest upright
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The glute bridge exercise targets the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. It strengthens the posterior chain, improving posture
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Focus on squeezing your glutes and engaging your core as you lift your hips. Add variations, such as single-leg bridges