The 10 Best Ab Exercises to Strengthen Your Core

The back is a key component in having a holistically strong core, which should be engaged throughout the exercise. Bent over rows also work vital muscles in your posterior chain that when strengthened reduce lower back pain, develop your trapezius, and strengthen your latissimus dorsi. I personally encourage clients to do this exercise because it helps build muscles that support your body from the center and improves your overall posture.

1. Start standing with two weights in your hand.
2. Bring your feet to hips distance.
3. Engage your core and hinge from your hips.
4. Press your glutes back and collar bone forward to create a flat back.
5. Draw your elbows back to your hips and up to the ceiling.
6. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and hold.
7. Release your weight back to their starting position.
8. Repeat 12 reps 3 times.