Top 5 Core Exercises to Power Up Your Abs Before the Holidays

Beat the Holiday Bloat Before It Begins

The holidays are notorious for wrecking even the best fitness intentions. Between the pies, parties, and travel days, your core can go from tight and defined to “hibernation mode” faster than you can say pumpkin roll.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to spend hours doing crunches to stay ahead. By focusing on five elite core movements that target the entire abdominal wall — not just the surface-level six-pack — you can strengthen, stabilize, and sculpt your midsection in 15 minutes or less.

Whether you’re cutting, maintaining, or just trying to keep your athletic edge through the winter, this core protocol hits every angle — upper abs, lower abs, obliques, and deep stabilizers — so you’re still tight when the turkey hits the table.

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