Forget sit-ups — the dying turtle is my new favorite core exercise, here’s how to do it

The dying turtle is an intense core exercise that targets various muscles in your midsection, including the deep stabilizing muscles, upper and lower abs, obliques, and hip flexors. It's a challenging upgrade to the classic dead bug move and is suitable for most fitness levels. To perform the dying turtle, lie on your back with your lower back pressed into the floor, knees in a tabletop position, and arms raised above you.

Push your left knee with your right hand while lowering your left arm behind you and extending your right leg out in front. Bring both limbs back up, then lower them again. Perform 5-10 reps on one side and switch to the opposite side or time-based repetitions (20-30 seconds per side). The move is more challenging than regular dead bugs and helps build core endurance, making it an excellent addition to workouts for runners and other athletes, but anyone can benefit from incorporating it into their training routine.