* Circuit the following exercises together for three sets * Take a 30 second break between exercises * Take a five minute break between circuits Superman 1. Lie on your stomach with your hands over your head. 2. Lift your upper body and legs off the ground by extending the muscles in your lower back. 3. Hold this position for a second. 4. Lower back to the starting position and repeat 20 times. Plank 1. Start by supporting yourself on your toes and forearms with your body straight from your head to your ankles. 2. Keep your elbows directly under your shoulder and keep your core braced. 3. Hold for 30 seconds. Horse Stance Pointer 1. Start on your hands and knees. 2. Brace your core and keep your neck neutral. 3. Extend one leg behind by squeezing your glute your until your thigh is parallel to the ground. 4. Hold for a second and repeat to the starting position. 5. Repeat 10 times on each side. Bridge 1. Start on your back with your feet flat on the floor and knees bent at about 90 degrees. 2. Brace your glutes and core. 3. Lift your hips off the ground until your hips are fully extended. 4. Hold for a second and return to the starting position. 5. Repeat 20 times. Bicycle Crunches 1. Start on your back with your legs in the air and knees bent at about 90 degrees. 2. Extend one leg until your heel is an inch off the ground and your knee is straight. While extending your leg, crunch your elbow on that side to your opposite knee. 3. Repeat on the other side. 4. Perform 20 reps on each side. References http://dressageridertraining.com/blog/7-simple-ways-to-improve-your-core-strength-for-dressage-riders/