5 Of The Best Core Exercises You Should Do Everyday

We could all use a stronger core. As a doctor of physical therapy many of the problems I treat are resolved with increased core strength.

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These are the 5 exercises I recommend most often to people with weak cores and the results are pretty incredible! Try doing these everyday to get stronger and more healthy.

A strong core is vital for overall fitness and pain-free movement. Check out these 5 core exercises everyone should be doing for improved posture, better stability, and less back pain. Not only will you tone your abs and slim your stomach, core exercises will also help you with day-to-day activities.

5 Core Exercises Everyone Should Be Doing

Plank
Bridges
Side Plank
Bird Dogs
Hip Abduction
Keep reading for a step-by-step guide with pictures, videos, and descriptions of each of these exercises.

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Eliminate guesswork and confusion and start seeing results.

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As a doctor of physical therapy, low back pain is the most common condition that I treat in my clinic.

It never ceases to amaze me how many of these patients would never have even become patients had they followed this one simple rule – you need to be doing some sort of simple core training most days of the week

Keeping a strong, healthy core (your abs, your sides, your lower back, and your hips) is essential not only to pain-free movement, but everyday functional movements as well.

Today I wanted to share with you five of my favorite exercises that I feel everyone should be doing to maintain a strong and healthy core.

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Eliminate guesswork and confusion and start seeing results.

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BENEFITS OF HAVING A STRONG CORE

There should be more motivation to doing core workouts than just having a 6 pack or flat belly. If you strengthen your core with regular core exercises, you will build a strong body that will benefit you for life

Pretty much any movement uses our core strength like walking, sitting, exercising, etc. If you have a strong core, it will be easier to do many activities like swinging a baseball bat to reaching up to the top shelf of the grocery store to bending down to tie your shoes.

Your core helps stabilize your entire body- it is where your center of gravity is focused. A strong core will bring better posture, less lower back pain, and more overall stability.

1. Plank 

Research has proven that planking actually activates more of your abdominal muscles more effectively than most other ab/core exercises out there.
- 3 x 30-second holds for beginners; 3 x 60-second holds for advanced

2. Bridging 

Terrific at-home exercise for your back and butt. Great for functional strength; the booty pop is an added bonus.
- 3 sets of 10 for beginners; 3 sets of 20 for advanced (or single leg bridges)

3. Side plank 

Side planks are a great exercise to activate and strengthen many of the spine stabilizers in your lower back.
- 3 x 30-second holds each side for beginners; 3 x 60-second holds each side for advanced

4. Bird dogs

Don't let looks deceive you, many people find this one surprisingly difficult. Balance is key in stabilizing as you lift opposite arm and leg while maintaining a flat, neutral back.
- 3 sets of 10 for beginners; 3 sets of 20 for advanced

5. Hip abduction

In my clinic I referred to this one as "Jane Fonda" (did you ever see her workout videos?). It's amazing how weak people can get in their lateral hip muscles. This weakness comes on primarily because we rarely perform any motions laterally in our everyday life. Keeping these muscles strong goes a long way in helping knee pain, hip pain, and back pain.
- 3 sets of 10 on each side for beginners; 3 sets of 20 on each side for advanced

There they are - five of my favorite core strengthening exercises that I feel people should be doing most days of the week.

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[RyanSandorRichards]

I have been doing this routine 3-times a week for a few weeks now and it's been revolutionary. More stability when walking and doing other exercises and way less pain in the morning in my back. Can't wait until I can strengthen up to do them every day and see how much it improves my quality of life! Thank you so much for the video!

[lionelturner]

1. Planks 1:36
2. Bridges 2:48
3. Sid Plank 4:05
4. Bird Dogs 5:10
5. Side Line Hip Abduction 7:26

[GSJ]

I have been doing these exercises for the last 2 months, now I found revolutionary changes in my body..
Thank you from India..🙏

[owaisahmad]

Love your style. No fluff, direct to the point, while also touching upon the science behind the movement. My type of instructor.

[Just-Nikki]

Thank you for the variations, I need to change up my routine from time to time. I’m 45 so I have to shake things up to keep all my muscles activated. This is exactly what I was looking for. Your straight forward delivery of information earned you a new sub.

[brad]

If I did everything that some or other YouTube vid told me I "should do every day" I'd need a 700 hour day.

[surfcoasttherapeuticmassag]

Amazing video - thank you for sharing so much valuable info. It’s true that strength and stability is the key.

[PabloMartinez-vysp]

Really great video and straight to the point ! I’m a cross country runner, and I sometimes find myself with some lower back pain, but now thanks to your video I know what the actual problem was, going to work on these everyday ! Thanks again !! 🙏🙏🙏

[SH-pumk]

Hi Jared,
Thank you for your very quick response and the link you provided for lower back. I will try the exercises and let you know.
Thanks a lot.

[lydiajones]

Love this!--sharing this! Such a clear & simplistic, helpful video of simplistic core workout exercises.

[thesetruths]

I've been testing and researching all core exercises I can do at home or in a park. These are definitely in the top 10 to 20 methods that I've covered so far.

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[lexbeltran]

I wish I had found your video sooner. Very helpful & can be done anywhere, anytime. Thanks!😊😊😊👍👍👍

[VinegarWithAnAttitude]

This routine is awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Going to do these with my kids as well. Thanks. Subscribed and liked

[eye-leenlove]

Thank you Mr. Tone and Tighten! You’ve enlightened me! May the force be with you always!

[Wsh]

LOVE THIS!!! Very easy explanations and examples, simple steps!!! I have subscribed!!

[ByDesign]

This group of equipment-free core exercises is gold!
At 67 l got debilitating lower back pain...for weeks until l tried glute exercises...end of pain!!!...so l know this list is a great one after doing my research.
l need to make an illustrated poster of these forms...(being a graphic artist🎨)
Thanks!!!
Glad to find you!!! Subed etc. 👍

[pravithapramraj]

Dr Tony i must compliment you. Fantastic. You have motivated me greatly. I suffer with chronic lower back and shoulder stiffness. Incredible. Spent thousands of rands on meds. These exercises even for a beginner is fab. Tku . God bless your fan forever.

[kittenheels]

You make it look doable and you explain it quickly n I like no music in the background and appreciate the overall way all the movements are shown to do them correctly and I want to start doing them everyday! Thank you.

[shantellek]

Please keep making videos like this and videos on excersizes we should do every week! Loved this! This was one of the best fitness videos I have seen by far! ❤ Also, please make how to write your own home work routine.. I want to learn how to independently plan my own workouts.