Floor Core Activation (Middle School)
Floor core activation with planks and stability exercises.
How to play
- Front plank, 20 seconds.
- Side plank, 15 seconds per side.
- Dead bug, 10 reps.
- Glute bridge, 12 reps.
Rules
- Neutral spine.
- Keep breathing during the exercise.
Variations
Easier
Planks on the knees.
Standard
Four exercises.
Harder
Add arm or leg lifts.
Adaptations
- Lower-back problems: skip the dead bug if it hurts.
- Wrists: plank on the forearms.
Learning goals
- Activate the core muscles.
- Improve stability.
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