Lower Abdomen Workouts – 7 Ways to Build Excellent Core Strength and Abs

KNEES TO ELBOW / TOES TO BAR

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• 10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
• 20 Toes-to-Bars
• 30 Deadlifts (185/135 lbs)
• 100 Double-Unders
• 30 Box Jumps (24/20 in)
• 20 Burpees
• 10 Cleans (185/135 lbs)

HANDSTAND HOLD

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• 20 second handstand hold (scaled is against the wall)
• 20 second plank
• 20 second side plank (20 seconds on both sides)

From all these core strength crossfit workouts, this adds balance into the equation, and will develop a rock solid midline, abs and core.

“A bumper plate is a simple tool with which to get an athlete to feel the proper body position needed for a handstand” Camille LeBlanc Bazinet

CORE STRENGTH CROSSFIT WORKOUTS INVOLVING THE OVERHEAD SQUAT

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These are a perfect exercise to test and improve your core stability. Requiring a zen like concentration to do well, this exercise is also a great way to point out weaknesses in your shoulder stability, balance and general mobility.

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