When it comes to the design of good core training, many people will agree that exercises for the abs are a must. As you know, the core of the body is one of the most important muscles in your body and it is what stabilizes your entire body including the legs and feet. When your core is strong, you will find that you can more effectively control your body and your movements. Many people who swim professionally will tell you that their core gives them the foundation they need to be at their best.

 

There are many different core exercises that you can do and they all have their own benefits. Some of the most common ones include squats, crunches and deadlifts. There are also exercises that focus on your lower back and other areas. You should try to avoid doing any of these exercises with your arms hanging down since this puts a tremendous strain on your lower back. However, you can do them as part of your workout if you are comfortable with it.

 

It is not just athletes and professional swimmers that need good core strength though. Anytime that you are lifting weights or doing a repetitive motion that requires your body to rotate your weight or put stress on your core muscles then you are working your core. In fact, many times you will find that you need to have someone help you lift a heavy object when you are training your core because you are not strong enough to lift it on your own. The same can be said for performing crunches and sit ups. These are exercises for your abs, but the real question is how are you supposed to perform them correctly without overstretching your body?

 

For some people it is difficult to obtain core strength, which is why they cannot swim effectively or safely. For example, if you were to perform a sit-up every time you are up to the water you would find that you are putting undue stress on your back. When you do this you will also strain your neck, shoulders and even your arms. Another example is when you take a dip, you will not be doing a great job of strengthening your core because you will be pulling your belly button to the side. Not only is this uncomfortable for you but it can also be extremely dangerous.

 

There are some core exercises for swimmers that you can use to obtain the core strength that you need. One such exercise is known as the butterfly plank. To do this you must first lie on your back, with your legs straight and your upper body flat. Next, cross your arms over your chest and then raise your shoulder just enough so that your elbow touches the opposite knee. The key to doing this correct is to keep your elbows pointing down the floor.

 

Another good exercise for swimmers is the plank. To do this you must first lay on your back, with your legs straight and your upper body parallel. Next, cross your arms over your chest and raise your shoulder just enough so that your elbow touches the opposite knee. You want to raise this up so that you are in a good position to touch your toes. Finally, lower yourself back down to the starting position slowly. Make sure that you are breathing deeply while doing this and then you will begin to see results in your core.