Core - Table Top

Answer 1

Table top For Stronger Muscles

The core muscles of the body are vital to supporting the spine and preventing back injuries. Without exercise to strengthen and maintain these muscles, the spine is not properly supported and injuries might occur at any time. Since these muscles run from the bottom the arm, through the torso and down to the hips, it is important to spend time working on all of these muscles in the area.

The table top is a particularly useful exercise in strengthening the core muscles because it works out every muscles in the whole region. It is also a simple exercise that does not require any equipment or special tools to complete.

To get into the exercise, get down to floor level and then put the forearms flat on the ground so the body is supported above it. Place the knees on the ground and keep the shins flat to the floor. Make the back straight and then tighten and contract all of the muscles in the core to hold in the position. Never allow the back to arch inward or curve outward. The key to the table top is making a straight, flat line along the back that holds the spine in a natural position.

For a more intensive workout, go up onto the feet in a similar position to a pushup and hold on the forearms. This will make the exercise more challenging.