This is going to be a serious challenge, especially considering we use, what some 400 some exercises. Top 10? Really?
Oh come on, this will be fun. It might take some thought, but you already know a few on the top of your head. Now, by top ten, I am not necessarily saying the 10 easiest or the 10 hardest. Nor am I saying the 10 most effective or 10 best core exercises. It will be a combination of aspects that you yourself must decide upon. In fact, give us a reason or two about your most favorites.
If you can’t come up with a complete top ten, just think of a few you would put at the very top and think about why. Below, I compiled two lists actually. One list is for bodyweight only exercises with my reasons why. Then I have my top ten with equipment.
BODYWEIGHT: Burpee – classic Functional Fitness exercise we all love to hate Box Jump – great movement that is very useful for life. Push-up – a staple exercise perfect for building a strong core and upper body Front & Side Bridges – The best bodyweight core builders Hindu Push-up – tough movement that hits a large majority of your muscles all at once Sit-up, Stand-up, Tuck Jump – very dynamic movement Bear Walk – the most versatile of all animal walks (can be done down the stairs, etc) Inchworm – perfect warm-up exercise to get ready for Push-ups and Burpees Spinning Push-up – just looks awesome – very dynamic Aztec Push-up – same reason as the Spinning Push-up WITH EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: Pull-up – classic exercise which works your shoulders and back Deadlift – developes strength in every muscle under your shoulders Kettlebell Swing – great strength builder that gets your heartrate up and works your lower body Kettlebell Turkish Get-up – can be done with dumbbells or barbell. Great strength builder exercise Clubbell Alternating Shield Cast – the best Clubbell exercise and great core/upper body Clubbell Barbarian Squat – hits core and entire lower body. Can be used to strengthen your back Physioball Balance – classic core builder if done right Medicine Ball Sit-up Stand-up Slam – very dynamic movement Medicine Ball Slams – not only great for working many muscles together, but also fun as all get out Slosh Tube Twirls – very challenging Slosh Tube movement If you don’t know the exercises, just click on our exercise page to find them. Don’t forget to leave a comment with some of your favorites and why!