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These moves are great, but they can quickly get boring.

Which is where this varied 25-minute ab workout comes in to help build core strength and improve your posture.

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All you should probably get started is someresistance bandsand a set of weights.

These combine several weights and you’re free to quickly change the load to effectively challenge your muscles.

The routine, developed byAlo Movestrainer Jeffrey Alan is designed to comprehensively work all areas of your core.

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To the most from the session, it’s important to do what works for your body.

“For beginners, choose lighter weights or no weights, and prioritize mastering the form of each movement.

That’s why it’s important to strengthen your entire core, not just your abs.

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And if you’re wondering why people use the terms interchangably,there are a few differences.

This is also my preferred way to train.

Of course, that’s only part of what keeps me going.

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