The ‘Ab Clock’ Exercise Is a Ticking Time Bomb for Your Core

Have you tried the viral ab clock exercise yet?

It works every muscle in your core from top to bottom and is even Kayla Itsines-approved.

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

(See: Thehandstand challengeof April.)

woman sweating in the gym

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Everyone including burpee-queen Kayla Itsines has given the workout a goand now, its your turn.

If youve evertried to kip, the move is a lot like that… but harder.

Need I say that the ab clock hitsevery single muscle in your core?

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

Need I say that your arms will be burning?

Need I say that your heart will be racing?

I guess Ill just put that dream to bed.)

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

Alas, I give myself an A for effort and walk my tired torso back to my desk.

Heres What Experts Say

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

Of course, every good workout ends in some nice, gentle stretching andwould you believe it?

!theres a clock-based method for that, too.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

So what are you waiting?

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A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.