"Some of the best exercises you can do to strengthen your core are some of the simplest ones," said Kristie Alicea, ACE-certified group fitness instructor and cofounder of ABC Fit Collective. The farmer's carry forces your core to resist flexion, strengthening through an "anti-core" move.
- Start standing with a 10-pound dumbbell in each hand; if this is too heavy or too light, feel free to adjust the weight. Make sure your bodyweight is evenly distributed on each foot, your spine is in a neutral position, and your shoulders are back and open.
- With your arms extended, hold the dumbbells about four inches away from your legs; this will activate your abdominal muscles. Begin to walk forward, maintaining a neutral spine and keeping your shoulders up and open.
- One step forward counts as one rep.
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