Friday WOD

        Everyone in the gym may despise abdominal exercise, but they should be the most important part of your routine. 

Image borrowed from http://hdfitness.co.uk

If you categorized muscle groups in a "food pyramid" style your core would be emphasized at the bottom (largest section) as the MOST IMPORTANT. As your core strengthens, you will begin to notice that your everyday life becomes easier and could even relieve some back pain with a strong mid section. That being said...

Warm-up:
Bear Crawl 20 yards
Crab Walk/Crawl 20 yards

Main Set:
Perform each exercise for 60 seconds with 10-20 second rest in-between.

Side Crunch (left)
Side Crunch (right)
Plank
Burpees
Weighted Russian Twist (grab a 10lbs weight, or gallon of water...or a rock)
Bicycle Kick
Side Plank Raise (left)
Side Plank Raise (right)
Leg Raise 
Plank
Jumping Jacks (tighten your ENTIRE core while doing these)
1-2 minute break

Complete 3 Total Rounds

Cool Down:
Bear Crawl 20 yards
Crab Walk/Crawl 20 yards
YOGAAAAA! :) I like yoga


What's your favorite core exercise?