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Lunch Break Core Unwind

Core · 25 min · 5 moves · bench

An easy session for a recovery day.

The workout

  1. Bench Seated Cat-Cow Roll

    2 × 45 s · 15 s rest

    Sit on bench edge, hands on knees, round and arch spine slowly with breath.

    Works: spine, core

  2. Chair Supported Side Reach

    3 × 30 s each side · 15 s rest

    Sit tall, one hand on chair for support, reach other arm overhead and lean gently to side.

    Works: obliques, lats

  3. Bodyweight Slow Dead Bug

    3 × 8 reps each side · 20 s rest

    Lie on floor, extend opposite arm and leg slowly while pressing low back down.

    Easier: Keep knees bent throughout for less load.

    Works: core

  4. Bench Incline Plank Breath

    3 × 30 s · 20 s rest

    Hands on bench, body straight in incline plank, breathe deeply while bracing gently.

    Works: core, shoulders

  5. Seated Torso Rotation Ease

    2 × 12 reps each side · 15 s rest

    Sit on chair, feet planted, rotate torso slowly side to side using core not arms.

    Works: obliques, core

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