The Best Core Exercises For Runners

5 Moves to Work Your Core

September 8, 2012

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by Susi May 6

Y's on the Floor

This exercise teaches shoulder stabilization and is great for everyone, from swimmers to anyone who spends a lot of time at a computer.

Level: Beginner

Lie face down with your arms above your head with hands wider than your shoulders, making the shape of a Y with your torso. Your thumbs are up.
Pulling your abs toward your spine (without changing the shape of your spine), slide your shoulder blades toward your spine and lift your arms three to five inches off the ground. Hold for two seconds, then lower your arms to starting position. This completes one rep.
Do two sets of six reps.

Works: Upper back, shoulders, shoulder stabilizers

Photos courtesy of Core Performance Women (Penguin)

2 / 7

by Susi May 6

Y's on the Floor

This exercise teaches shoulder stabilization and is great for everyone, from swimmers to anyone who spends a lot of time at a computer.

Level: Beginner

Lie face down with your arms above your head with hands wider than your shoulders, making the shape of a Y with your torso. Your thumbs are up.
Pulling your abs toward your spine (without changing the shape of your spine), slide your shoulder blades toward your spine and lift your arms three to five inches off the ground. Hold for two seconds, then lower your arms to starting position. This completes one rep.
Do two sets of six reps.

Works: Upper back, shoulders, shoulder stabilizers

Photos courtesy of Core Performance Women (Penguin)

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6 Comments

Gus2496816 1 year 7 weeks

Great tips guys! It's so tough looking around for good information on how to get a six pack. I have found http://core-exercises.org to be another great resource in finding out which ab workout methods really work!

Delicious Diets Design 1 year 10 weeks

There are numerous methods to build your core applying instability for example use of a workout ball, an instability board or just with your body, such as a side plank posture. Other methods to build core strength are by Pilates, yoga and dance. But don't forget though these workouts are great for flexibility and strength and building muscle they aren't all cardio workouts (except for dance), which your body needs as well. http://deliciousdietsdesign.com/