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Core: stability in motion

Trunk control during alternating movements and loaded carries. The session includes preparation and supplementary low-load movements. You may split them up or shorten the session according to tolerance.

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Approximate duration
37 min
Level
Intermediate
Session
9 exercises
Demonstrations
9 with video

Prepare your workout

Equipment
Exercise mat and One dumbbell; Stable wall for supplementary exercises
Before you choose
Choose a variation and load you can control. Match the range to your ability.
Intensity
Keep 2–3 reps in reserve and extend rest if needed.
Warm-up
Before the session, complete one gentle round of the three listed movements. Allow about 6 minutes for preparation, transitions and rehearsing the first exercise; extend this if needed. Rehearse the first exercise with light resistance before its sets, keeping breathing comfortable.

Duration is approximate. Prepare your equipment and take the indicated rests; needing more rest can make the workout longer.

PREPARE TO MOVE

Your warm-up

Start with this gentle preparation before your working sets. The listed duration includes the warm-up.

  1. Active walking

    60–90 s at a comfortable pace

    Choose a clear, safe area and start walking at a comfortable pace. Take regular steps with your arms moving naturally. Keep a pace that allows conversation and slow down to finish.

    What you train: Warms up the body and trains arm-leg coordination while walking.

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  2. Quadruped leg slide

    1 × 6 gentle repetitions

    Start on hands and knees, with hands below shoulders. Slide one leg back, keeping its toes on the floor. Slide the foot back until your knee rests, then change sides.

    What you train: Trains trunk and pelvic control as one leg slides along the floor.

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  3. Side-lying thoracic rotation

    1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side

    Lie on your side with knees bent and arms in front. Open the upper arm backwards with a gentle rotation of your chest. Close the arm slowly; complete both sides.

    What you train: Trains upper-back rotation while your pelvis remains supported.

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STEP BY STEP

Your complete workout

9 exercises
  1. Alternating dead bug

    2 × 5 each side

    How to do it
    1. Lie on your back with arms towards the ceiling and knees bent.
    2. Slowly extend one arm and the opposite leg without moving your pelvis.
    3. Return with control and repeat on the opposite side.

    What it trainsTrains abdominal control while the arms and legs move.

    Rest
    Rest about 45 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
    Tempo
    Slow, controlled movement
    The movement, step by step

    Lie with your arms raised and knees bent. Slowly reach your opposite arm and leg away, then return.

    Technique cueShorten the range if your back cannot stay comfortable.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Move only one leg or slide your heel.
    To progress
    Extend your limbs a little further without losing control.
    Avoid this mistake
    Holding your breath or moving your pelvis.
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  2. Bird dog

    2 × 5 each side

    How to do it
    1. Start on hands and knees, with hands below shoulders.
    2. Reach one arm forward and the opposite leg back without rotating your pelvis.
    3. Return your hand and knee with control, then change sides.

    What it trainsTrains trunk stability and opposite arm-leg coordination.

    Rest
    Rest about 45 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
    Tempo
    Slow, controlled movement
    The movement, step by step

    From your hands and knees, extend your opposite arm and leg without rotating your torso. Return and alternate sides.

    Technique cueReach long rather than lifting your leg above your trunk.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Slide just one leg along the floor.
    To progress
    Hold the position for two or three seconds.
    Avoid this mistake
    Lifting your leg too high and arching your back.
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  3. Forearm plank

    2 × 20 s

    How to do it
    1. Support yourself on forearms and toes, with elbows below shoulders.
    2. Raise your body, aligning head, trunk and hips without sagging.
    3. Breathe for the prescribed time, then lower your knees with control.

    What it trainsTrains abdominal endurance to hold the body aligned.

    Rest
    Rest about 45 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
    Tempo
    Slow, controlled movement
    The movement, step by step

    Rest on your forearms and toes. Keep your torso stable for a short hold and breathe normally.

    Technique cueEnd the hold when you can no longer maintain a stable position.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Do it against a wall or with your knees on the floor.
    To progress
    Move your elbows slightly further away while maintaining control.
    Avoid this mistake
    Letting your lower back sag or raising your hips too high.
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  4. Kneeling side plank

    2 × 20 s each side

    How to do it
    1. Lie on your side with knees bent and elbow below shoulder.
    2. Press through your forearm and knees to raise your pelvis without twisting.
    3. Breathe while holding; lower your pelvis with control to finish.

    What it trainsStrengthens the side abdominal muscles with extra support from your knees.

    Rest
    Rest about 45 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
    Tempo
    Slow, controlled movement
    The movement, step by step

    Rest on one forearm and your bent knees. Lift your pelvis while keeping your shoulder stable, and breathe throughout the hold.

    Technique cuePush through your forearm so your shoulder does not sink.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Shorten the duration.
    To progress
    Progress to the side variation with straight legs.
    Avoid this mistake
    Letting your shoulder sink.
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  5. Glute bridge

    2 × 8

    How to do it
    1. Lie on your back with knees bent and both feet grounded.
    2. Push through your feet and raise your pelvis, gently squeezing your glutes.
    3. Lower your pelvis with control onto the mat.

    What it trainsStrengthens the glutes through hip extension from the floor.

    Rest
    Rest about 45 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
    Tempo
    Slow, controlled movement
    The movement, step by step

    Lie with your feet on the floor and knees bent. Lift your pelvis and lower with control.

    Technique cueStop rising when your hips and trunk are aligned.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Use a smaller range of movement.
    To progress
    Add a two-second pause at the top.
    Avoid this mistake
    Lifting your pelvis by overextending your back.
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  6. Suitcase carry

    2 × 25 s each side

    How to do it
    1. Hold a dumbbell at one side in a clear space.
    2. Walk slowly with regular steps and an upright trunk.
    3. Stop with control and change hands.

    What it trainsStrengthens grip and trains the trunk to resist an uneven load while walking.

    Rest
    Rest about 45 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
    Tempo
    Slow, controlled movement
    The movement, step by step

    Walk slowly through a clear area holding a dumbbell at one side. Switch hands when you finish.

    Technique cueKeep your shoulders level even though only one side carries weight.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce the weight and distance.
    To progress
    Increase the time a little while maintaining a natural walking pattern.
    Avoid this mistake
    Leaning your body to compensate for the weight.
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  7. Shoulder circles

    Additional exercise

    1 × 5

    How to do it
    1. Sit or stand with your arms relaxed at your sides.
    2. Make small, slow shoulder circles backwards.
    3. Reverse direction, then let your shoulders relax.

    What it trainsGently mobilises the shoulders and shoulder blades before activity.

    Rest
    Rest 30 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Sitting or standing, let your arms relax. Make small, slow circles with your shoulders backwards, then forwards.

    Technique cueKeep your head still and breathe naturally.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Make smaller circles.
    To progress
    Make the circles larger only within a comfortable range of movement.
    Avoid this mistake
    Moving abruptly or tensing your neck.
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  8. Supported ankle mobility

    Additional exercise

    1 × 5

    How to do it
    1. Place one foot near a wall with the whole sole grounded.
    2. Move your knee forward in line with your toes, keeping the heel down.
    3. Return slowly and repeat with the other ankle.

    What it trainsTrains ankle mobility with the foot grounded.

    Rest
    Rest 30 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    With your foot planted near a wall, move your knee forwards without lifting your heel. Return and repeat.

    Technique cueStay within a comfortable range; your knee need not touch the wall.

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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Move your foot closer to the wall.
    To progress
    Move your foot slightly further away if you can keep your heel down.
    Avoid this mistake
    Forcing your ankle or rotating your foot to gain distance.
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  9. Unloaded hip hinge

    Additional exercise

    1 × 5

    How to do it
    1. Stand a short distance in front of a wall, facing away, knees slightly bent.
    2. Send your hips back to lightly touch the wall as you hinge forward.
    3. Push through your feet to stand without moving them.

    What it trainsTeaches hip-back movement and trunk coordination before loaded hinging.

    Rest
    Rest 30 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Stand with your back a short distance from a wall. With your knees slightly bent, push your hips back until they brush the wall, then stand upright again.

    Technique cueUse the wall as a hip reference, not a place to drop your weight.

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    Use the wall as a reference: touch it with your hips and return without dropping into it.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Move closer to the wall and reduce the range of movement.
    To progress
    Move your feet a little further away; then practise without touching the wall.
    Avoid this mistake
    Bending only your back or turning the movement into a deep squat.
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FINISH THE SESSION

Finish and prepare your next step.

Finish with 3 minutes of gentle movement. Duration is approximate: extend breaks when needed and review recovery.

How to progress

First complete repetitions with good technique. In another session increase only reps, range or a small amount of load. Reduce work if recovery worsens.

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General routines for adults. If you have a health condition, an injury, are pregnant or have medical instructions, consult your professional before starting and ask for adaptations. Stop if you experience pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness.