Welcome to Part 3 of our Soccer Training at Home series! In this segment, SC Toronto alumni Barbora Fabusova takes us through a core-focused workout designed to enhance your abs and overall core strength. Each exercise lasts for 30 seconds, challenging you to complete the entire routine. Are you up for the challenge?
Abs and Core Strength Workout
- Crunches
Start your workout by engaging your abdominal muscles with classic crunches. - Ab Hold
Transition into an ab hold to build endurance and stability in your core. - Flutter Kicks
Work your lower abs and hip flexors with flutter kicks, keeping your legs straight and controlled. - Scissor Kicks
Add some variety with scissor kicks, focusing on your form and core engagement. - Reverse Crunches
Target your lower abs by performing reverse crunches, bringing your knees towards your chest. - Russian Twists
Incorporate Russian twists to strengthen your obliques while maintaining a solid core. - Mountain Climbers
Get your heart rate up with mountain climbers, blending cardio with core stability. - Plank
Hold a plank position to activate your entire core and improve your overall strength. - Plank w/ Hip Dips
Add hip dips to your plank for an extra challenge, engaging your obliques even more. - Side Plank (Right)
Shift to a side plank on your right side to target the lateral muscles of your core. - Side Plank (Left)
Switch to a side plank on your left side, ensuring even strength development. - Straight Arm Plank
Transition into a straight arm plank to further engage your shoulders and core. - Up and Down Plank
Challenge your stability with an up and down plank, alternating between your forearms and hands. - Spider Plank
Finish strong with spider planks, bringing your knees toward your elbows for a dynamic core workout.
This beginner ab and core routine will help you build strength, balance, and stability. It’s an excellent way to enhance your performance on the field and improve your overall fitness.
Quote of the Day:
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Athlete: Barbora Fabusova
Join Barbora in this core-focused workout and push your limits! Stay tuned for more beginner, intermediate, and advanced videos featuring SC Toronto players. Let’s get stronger together!
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