Today I would like to share one of the best core exercises I know, which is a plank/back extension.

Lie face down on the floor, and extend your arms over your head. Now lift your arms and legs into a back extension and contract all muscles in the back of your body. Make sure your head is facing down. Hold for 5-10 seconds.

Now bring your hands to chest height on the floor and raise your body up slowly in a triceps push-up, also known as a Chaturanga in yoga. When your arms are extended, add an abdominal crunch. Hold for 5-10 seconds.

Mind your breath and stay aligned with your tailbone tucked under and belly button pulled in towards your spine.

Repeat 10-15 times, and you will have a full-body, core-based exercise, strengthening and stabilizing your entire body.

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