{"id":95067,"date":"2025-08-26T23:27:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T23:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/95067\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T23:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T23:27:12","slug":"forget-sit-ups-a-fitness-expert-says-these-4-kneeling-core-exercises-are-much-more-effective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/95067\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget sit-ups \u2013 a fitness expert says these 4 kneeling core exercises are much more effective"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sit-ups have long been a staple in ab workouts, but they fall short when it comes to building well-rounded core strength. It\u2019s not a terrible exercise, but it mainly works the rectus abdominis (the \u2018six-pack\u2019 muscles), leaving the rest of the core untouched. If you want to build a stronger, more functional midsection that supports better movement and less pain, Fitness Coach, Elise Young<\/a>, suggests skipping the sit-ups and trying these four kneeling exercises instead.<\/p>\n

Nuffield Health<\/a> says: \u201cWorking on your core helps build strength in the centre of your body, which is integral for balance and stability.\u201d Just like standing core exercises<\/a>, kneeling exercises can add a new variety of challenge to your training. They\u2019re also far more accessible if you struggle with back or mobility issues. Plus, they can move the body through a greater range of motion than if you were lying on the floor, testing your balance and stability further.<\/p>\n

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For this workout you can use a dumbbell<\/a>, kettlebell, or if you\u2019re at home and have no access to any weights, look for a smallish heavy household item that you could use. Complete this workout as a circuit; perform each exercise for 30 seconds followed by a short 20-second rest between one. Then, once you\u2019ve completed all four movements, rest for 90 seconds, then repeat the workout two more times, then you\u2019re done. Here\u2019s the workout:<\/p>\n

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Want more core workouts that don\u2019t involve any crunches or sit-ups and won\u2019t take up too much of your time? Check out this 8-minute upright ab workout<\/a> or this three-move Pilates routine<\/a> that uses nothing but your bodyweight. Don\u2019t mistake that for being \u2018easy\u2019 though, if you know anything about Pilates, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s deceivingly difficult.<\/p>\n

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