CENTRE STAGE

A strong core is fundamental to both exercise performance and real-world movement, but if you're sick of repetitive abs circuits this full-body session will work your middle while bringing every other muscle group to the fore

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While there are few conventional abs exercises here (sit-ups notwithstanding), each move will force your core to stay strong and stable - and a strong core has carryover benefits for just about everything you do in the gym and day-to-day life. And unlike traditional abs work, this workout will give every other major muscle group in your body - from your pecs to your quads - plenty to do.

1. GORILLA PRESS-UP

Reps: 5 Rest: 15 secs Sets: 5

• Start in the top press-up position.

• Slowly lower to the ground, then explode up as fast as possible and bring your hands off the floor to slap them against your chest.

• Put your hands back out to land and go into the next rep.

2. MEDICINE BALL PRESS-UP

Reps: 8-10 Rest: 30 secs Sets: 4

Kneel in front of a medicine ball.

• Put your hands on the ball so your palms are almost touching and fingers are pointing diagonally away from you.

• Press down on the ball to raise your body into a press-up position, with feet hip-width apart (this is the start position).

• Bend your arms to lower your chest to the ball, then press back up.