{"id":161892,"date":"2025-06-06T03:22:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T03:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/161892\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T03:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T03:22:17","slug":"sports-scientist-says-this-3-move-core-workout-builds-abs-of-steel-i-did-it-for-a-month-and-heres-what-happened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/161892\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports scientist says this 3-move core workout \u201cbuilds abs of steel\u201d \u2013 I did it for a month and here’s what happened"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strong, defined midsections are always in demand, but when was the last time you trained your abs<\/a> according to science? Sure, endless sit-ups, planks and crunches can help you sculpt \u201cabs of steel\u201d, but according to experts, there are far more efficient, targeted ways to build true core strength, and this three-move workout is one of them.<\/p>\n

We asked Natasha Hickey, a sports scientist, a personal trainer and master trainer at fitness app, Mvmnt<\/a>, to share what she believes is the most effective three-move abs routine you can do at home, using nothing more than a yoga mat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour core<\/a> is a lot more than just the six-pack society obsesses over,\u201d Natasha explains. \u201cIt\u2019s made up of multiple muscle groups that support and protect your spine and pelvis – including the lateral core (the sides of your body), the posterior core (your back), and, of course, the anterior core (the front). If you’re not training all of these areas, you’re leaving strength and stability on the table.\u201d<\/p>\n

The workout<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith just three moves, I\u2019ve aimed to tick as many boxes as possible,\u201d says Natasha. \u201cEach one hits a different plane of motion: sagittal (forward and backwards), frontal (side to side), and posterior (back). This 360-degree approach doesn\u2019t just build strength and definition, it also improves mobility and lowers your injury risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

I followed the plan every day for a month. The result? A stronger core, better posture, and proof that sometimes less really is more \u2013 especially when you’re training smart.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to do the workout.<\/p>\n

1. Modified side plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hold: <\/strong>30\u201360 seconds each side<\/p>\n

Why it works: <\/strong>\u201cThis targets the obliques (your side body) and builds rotational strength and overall core stability,\u201d says Natasha. \u201cStrong obliques help protect the spine by keeping the core engaged during movement, reducing injury risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to do a Modified Side Plank:<\/strong><\/p>\n