A sculpted, strong core not only boosts your posture but also enhances how you carry any outfit. From powerful crunches to balancing poses, these core workouts are the ultimate secret to building a toned, strong midsection.
Whether you’re rocking a sleek dress or your favorite pair of jeans, these moves will help you look and feel your best. Get ready to add these core exercises to your routine and elevate your confidence!
Plank
Planks are a classic for a reason! They engage your entire core, strengthening your abs, back, and shoulders.
Hold the position for 30 seconds to one minute to start, keeping your body in a straight line. This simple yet effective move helps you maintain good posture and keeps your core tight, which makes any outfit look effortlessly chic.
Russian Twists
This twisting motion works your obliques and upper abs. Sit on the floor with your knees bent, leaning back slightly, and twist your torso from side to side.
Adding a weight or medicine ball makes it even more effective. Russian twists give you that slim waist look while strengthening your torso for an athletic silhouette.
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Bicycle Crunches
Lie on your back and bring your opposite elbow to meet your knee in a cycling motion. This move targets your obliques and the upper and lower abs, helping to define your waistline.
Bicycle crunches can be done anywhere and provide great results for a strong, toned core that complements both tight and loose-fitting clothes.
Dead Bug
Start by lying on your back with your arms straight up and your knees bent at 90 degrees. Slowly lower one leg and the opposite arm toward the floor while keeping your lower back pressed against the mat.
This move targets your lower abs and helps improve coordination and stability, leading to better control of your core muscles in every outfit you wear.
Leg Raises
Leg raises engage your lower abs and help tone the pelvic region. Lie on your back with your hands under your hips and legs straight, lifting them toward the ceiling and lowering them slowly.
This move will improve your core strength and help achieve a flat tummy, which looks great with high-waisted jeans or a fitted dress.
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Side Plank
Side planks are fantastic for targeting your obliques. Lie on your side, lifting your body into a straight line, and hold it. You can add leg lifts or dips to make it more challenging.
Side planks provide core strength while improving balance and posture, helping you rock any outfit with poise.
Mountain Climbers
Mountain climbers engage your entire core, improving endurance and strength. Begin in a plank position and alternate bringing your knees toward your chest quickly.
This full-body move also boosts your heart rate, helping you get a sculpted core while adding a touch of cardio to your workout.
Flutter Kicks
Flutter kicks work the lower abs and legs. Lie on your back, keeping your arms by your sides, and lift both legs slightly off the ground, alternating them in a fluttering motion.
This move adds definition to your lower abs, giving you a leaner, more toned look that complements everything from skirts to skinny jeans.
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Superman
Lie face down with your arms extended in front of you. Lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor, holding the position for a few seconds.
Superman engages your lower back and core, strengthening your entire torso and improving posture. The stronger your back, the better you stand in any outfit!
Boat Pose
Boat pose is a classic yoga move that strengthens your entire core, especially the lower abs. Sit with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, then lean back and lift your legs, keeping your torso upright.
Holding this position builds endurance and strengthens your midsection, giving you the confidence to wear form-fitting clothing.
Reverse Crunch
Reverse crunches target the lower abs and help create a tight, toned midsection. Lie on your back, legs bent, and lift your knees toward your chest.
This move is fantastic for building strength without straining your lower back, making it a key exercise for looking great in high-waisted pants or skirts.
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Hollow Hold
This challenging move targets your entire core. Start lying on your back, lifting your legs and arms off the ground while keeping your lower back pressed to the mat.
Hold this position as long as you can. The hollow hold helps you build strength in your core and gives you a more defined waistline for any outfit.
Woodchoppers
Woodchoppers are great for targeting the obliques and the upper core. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight or medicine ball in both hands.
Rotate your torso as if you’re chopping wood. This move is perfect for creating definition in your midsection, helping you feel confident in every outfit choice.
Pilates Scissor Kicks
Lie on your back, keeping your hands underneath your hips, and lift your legs toward the ceiling. Slowly alternate crossing your legs in a scissor motion.
This exercise works the entire core, especially the lower abs, and will leave you with a flatter stomach and more sculpted legs, enhancing the fit of any clothing.
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Lying Windshield Wipers
Lie on your back with your arms out to the sides for balance. Lift your legs to 90 degrees and lower them slowly from side to side.
This move engages both the obliques and the lower abs, helping to define your waist and improve your core strength for a smoother, more graceful posture in all your outfits.
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