Curl-up


- Lie on your back with one knee bent and the other leg straight. Hands underneath low back
- Brace core and gently lift your head and shoulders a few inches off the floor, keeping your neck neutral
- Hold for 8-10 seconds, then slowly lower back down
- Complete the first set, then switch which knee is bent and repeat on the other side
Sets (30 seconds rest in between): 3
Reps (each side): 4-8
Progression: Raise your elbows from the ground to decrease your base of stability
Dead Bug


- Lie on your back with your knees bent to 90 degrees and your arms extended straight
- Brace your core and press your lower back gently into the floor
- Slowly extend one arm overhead while straightening the opposite leg toward the floor
- Return to starting position and repeat on the opposite side
Sets: 3
Reps (each side): 4-8
Side Plank


- Lie on your side with your legs bent and upper body supported through your elbow
- Looking straight ahead, brace your core and squeeze your glutes to press your hips forward.
- Push the floor away to stabilize your shoulder
- Hold for 8-10 seconds
Sets: 3 (1-2 min rest between sets)
Reps (each side): 4-8
Progression: Reach your top arm to the ceiling, then thread it under your torso while keepings your hips steady
Bird-Dog


- Start on all fours with your back in a neutral alignment
- Without allowing any movement at the low back, kick one of your legs backward while simultaneously raising the opposite side arm, until both limbs are fully straightened
- Hold for 10 seconds before returning to starting position
Sets: 3 (1-2 min restbetween sets)
Reps (each side): 4-8
Reps (each side): 4-8
Progression: Draw a square with your outstretched hand alone or hand and opposite foot together
Plank

- Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows beneath your shoulders
- Tuck your toes and lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from your head down to your heels
- Pull your belly button in towards your spine
- Squeeze your glutes and thighs, and press your heels backwards
- Keep your neck and back neutral
- Hold for 20-60 seconds
Sets: 3
