Training Journal
6 articles tagged “core”-
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How to Do a Proper Plank (and 8 Progressions)
Proper plank form plus 8 progressions from beginner to advanced, so you keep building core strength instead of just holding longer.
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How to Brace Your Core for Heavy Lifts
Bracing isn't sucking in your stomach. Here's the 360-degree breath, the Valsalva maneuver explained, and how to practice bracing safely.
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Core Finishers: 10-Minute Ab Circuits to End Any Session
Three 10-minute core finishers you can bolt onto any workout - no extra equipment, just a timer and a floor - plus what to wear so they don't chafe.
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Pilates Core Work: Beyond Crunches
Crunches only hit one core muscle. This Pilates-based core routine trains deep stabilizers, obliques, and the pelvic floor with 6 moves and a weekly plan.
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Six-Pack Truths: Training and the Role of Body Fat
Visible abs come from body fat percentage, not ab exercises. Here's the real numbers on body fat, training, and diet that make it happen.
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Oblique Training: Rotation, Anti-Rotation and Side Bends
Obliques respond to rotation, anti-rotation, and lateral flexion, not endless crunches. Here's the exercises and weekly plan that work.
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