6 exercises for a tighter core

A strong core improves posture, balance, and overall strength. Try these six exercises to tone and tighten your abs. (Source: Photo by Unsplash )

Bicycle Crunches: Lie on your back and pedal your legs while touching opposite elbow to knee. Great for targeting obliques. (Source: Photo by Unsplash )

Dead Bugs: Lie on your back, arms and legs lifted. Lower opposite arm and leg slowly, then switch sides. Builds deep core stability. (Source: Photo by Unsplash )

Leg Raises: Lie flat, lift legs toward the ceiling, and slowly lower them back down without touching the floor to engage lower abs. (Source: Photo by Unsplash )

Mountain Climbers: From a plank position, drive knees toward your chest alternately at a quick pace. Builds strength and burns calories. (Source: Photo by Unsplash )

Plank Hold: Hold a plank position on your elbows or hands for 30 to 60 seconds. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line. (Source: Photo by Unsplash )

Russian Twists: Sit with knees bent, lean back slightly, and twist side to side holding a weight or just clasped hands. (Source: Photo by Unsplash )