Pike Exercise for Core Muscle Toning & Strength

Video Transcript

"The next exercise we’re going to do is called a pike. You’re going to need a resistance ball for this exercise. Go ahead and come to your knees placing your hands out in front of you, your legs are going to come on top of the ball, both legs are straight as if you’re about to do a push-up. Your navel is going to come in to your spine, inhale – bend your knees, tuck your knees into your chest, exhale and lower. Inhale lift - exhale lower. Inhale lift – exhale lower. Very important to come back into plank position before you start the next repetition. Inhale and exhale. Taking one foot off, the opposite foot comes down. Option number 2, if that’s not challenging enough for you and you need more of a challenge, you can do the same exercise with straight legs. Placing the ball behind you, navel to spine and inhale as you lift and exhale lower. Inhale lift – exhale lower, very good. "