11 Core-Stability Exercises That Do More For Your Abs Than Crunches Ever Could

The tabletop hold is a fantastic move for core strength and stability — and it's a favorite among trainers because it hit even the deepest of muscles. "This is a great exercise to build endurance of your deepest abdominal muscle, the transverse abdominus," said Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, a physical therapist and BASI-certified Pilates instructor at Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy, previously told POPSUGAR.

• Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor.
• Then, left your hips and knees to 90 degrees, keeping your pelvis in neutral position with a slight curve in your lower back.
• Hold for as long as you can. Start with 30 seconds do 4 reps, increasing by 30 seconds each rep until you're holding for 2 minutes.