He's one of the most dynamic players in the Premier League.
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum has recently been documenting his workouts on social media - in particular, the ab exercises which help to give him a core of steel.
Dutch international Wijnaldum has already ramped up momentum on his
TikTok channel after posting a video of his
football workout yesterday that has since hit two million views.
Using the the hashtag challenge
#FootieWorkout (now at 5.2 million views), Wijnaldum is challenging TikTok users to get involved and show off their workout routines, training tips and gym playlists.
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Wijnaldum celebrates Liverpool's 2019/20 title alongside Joe Gomez and Virgil Van Dijk. (Photo by Phil Noble/Pool via Getty Images)[/caption]
Gini Wijnaldum's ab workout
Incorporating these exercises into your workout routine will help you develop a stronger midsection, which is vital if you play a sport or just want to gain general strength.
Russian twist (with press)
- Take a weight plate or dumbbell
- Cross your legs and elevate them slightly off the floor
- Hold your chosen weight out in front of you
- Move your weight to one side of the body while keeping your abs engaged and back straight
- Repeat on the opposing side
- Then press the weight above your head
Russian twist on Bosu ball
- Performing this exercise with your back on an unstable surface such as a Bosu ball causes your ab muscles to work harder to control the weight
Single arm plate row
- 'What's a back exercise doing in here?' you might ask
- While the single arm alternating plate row will work your lats, balancing the rest of your body on a Bosu ball will place an extra stress on the abs and core musculature
- The more difficult you can make an exercise for your muscles, the better the return will be from doing it
Cool down
- Don't forget to cool down after your workout
- Go for a 5-10 minute brisk walk or light jog on the treadmill
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