Suggestions on beginners core strengthening exercises?

[The5thLetter]

I have a terrible back due to a car accident I had years back. I was originally thinking of yoga and pilates to remedy that, but when I spoke to a rheumatologist it was suggested that I strengthen my core first. Any at home or beginners exercises I should be looking into? Any help is appreciated.

 

[awkwardblackgirl]

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=486

 

[The5thLetter]

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=486

Thx!

 

[awkwardblackgirl]

You're welcome I actually did this workout very regularly during my track and field years and a few years following. I feel like my current base core strength exists because of this workout. Good luck!

 

[beanz]

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=486

gonna try these out. my back is weaker than an old man's dikk right now

 

[Versa]

There are alternative forms of physical therapy that can help straighten out that back you know

 

[duck]

planking is alot easier on the back than crunches and sit up

and always..always...ALWAYS. stretch before doing core exercises

 

[unit321]

I have a terrible back due to a car accident I had years back. I was originally thinking of yoga and pilates to remedy that, but when I spoke to a rheumatologist it was suggested that I strengthen my core first. Any at home or beginners exercises I should be looking into? Any help is appreciated.

You realize core is just a fancy name for abs. "You gotta work your core bro."
So yes, do whatever core/abs workout you can. Stay away from strict-version sit-ups. That's bad for the back. What's strict-version sit-ups. You lie down on a floor, put your feet under a solid bar or have someone hold your ankles down, bend your knees, lie flat back, hands behind your head, and then sit up so your elbows hit your knees.

 

[The5thLetter]

There are alternative forms of physical therapy that can help straighten out that back you know

Lmao!

You realize core is just a fancy name for abs. "You gotta work your core bro."
So yes, do whatever core/abs workout you can. Stay away from strict-version sit-ups. That's bad for the back. What's strict-version sit-ups. You lie down on a floor, put your feet under a solid bar or have someone hold your ankles down, bend your knees, lie flat back, hands behind your head, and then sit up so your elbows hit your knees.

Thanks. Idk why that didn't register in my mind lol.

planking is alot easier on the back than crunches and sit up

and always..always...ALWAYS. stretch before doing core exercises

Planking good to know. Thx!

 

[Spliff]

You realize core is just a fancy name for abs.

Nah.

 

[The5thLetter]

Nah.

He said it w/ such confidence I doubted myself lol