It’s day 2 of “12 Days of Amazing Moves!” (Yaaaayyyy!) Today, we work our core. I’ve provided 2 different moves in case some folks don’t own a stability ball. Let’s get into it!

Core Roll-Up

Materials Needed: Stability Ball (if you don’t have a ball, scroll down to the next exercise)

Muscles Targeted: Upper and Lower Abdominals

Core Roll-Up Step 1

Begin in push-up position with the stability ball right under your chins, but touching your knees. Be sure your shoulders are directly above your wrists and bring your hips down in line with your shoulders.

Core Roll-Up Step 2

Roll your hips straight up above you, bringing the ball into position right at your chins, with your toes touching the other side. Hold for 10 seconds, then return to first position.

Repeat steps one and two for 10 reps.

V-Up

Materials Needed: None!

Muscles Targeted: Upper and lower abdominals

This move is for those who do not own a stability ball. This move will shape up your upper and lower abdominals as well!

V-Up Step 1

Begin this move on the ground with your knees tucked into your chest. Feet should be off the ground, and you should be balancing on your glutes.

V-Up Step 2

Extend your arms and behind you and your legs out in front of you with your feet about 8 inches from the floor. The only thing still touching the ground should be your butt. After you’ve held this for about 3 seconds, return back to step 1, still keeping your feet off the ground, which is engages your core.

And that’s it! Hope you enjoyed day two! Try it out and let me know what you think!

Also, if you missed Day 1 of these amazing moves, check it out here.

Be Renewed!