Chhavi Mittal shares easy core strengthening exercises for flat stomach and strong back

In the video, Chhavi started by talking about her “severe” back issue. “I suffered my first slip disk at the age of 24. I was told that I would never be able to participate in running, skipping, weight-lifting, and deadlifts. Then, I suffered a second slip disk because I stopped doing all kinds of activities involving my back as this further weakened it.”

However, over the years, the 42-year-old has been able to overcome the challenges and regularly takes part in running, skipping and other things. “I have learnt to do certain core strengthening exercises that have helped me keep my back strong. They also flatten the stomach and develop the muscles of the stomach,” she added, sharing the two most beneficial benefits of core-strengthening exercises — give you a flat stomach and make your back strong.

Exercise 1

*Lay down on a flat surface. Press the stomach towards the floor, negating the natural back curve of your body.
*At the same time, push your pelvic bone in a slightly upward direction.
*Keep the muscles of your stomach extremely tight.
*Now, bring one knee up and then the second knee up in a 90-degree position as you continue to breathe.
*Hold this position for 30 seconds and continue to breathe.
*Do it 10 times.

Exercise 2

*Lay down on a flat surface and press your stomach to the ground with your pelvic bone lifted upwards.
*Bring your knees up to 90 degrees.
*Hold this position, continue to breathe and straighten one leg.
*Keep it straight till the count of 10 and then bring it back.
*Repeat a few times, and then do the same with the other leg.
*Slowly, get back to normal position.

 

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Exercise 3

*Once again, lay down on your back, push your stomach to the ground and lift your pelvic bone upward.
*Lift your legs up to 90 degrees and make one leg straight.
*Now, hold your arms up and hold this position.
*Hold till the count of 10 and come down. And, repeat.
*Do this 10 times on both the sides

“These exercises look very simple to watch but are pretty strenuous. When you are doing these exercises, remember to maintain the first position because if you let go of that position, it will be counterproductive and your back will start hurting,” she concluded, suggesting everyone practise them daily.

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