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How To Maximize Your Deep Core Strength in 5 Minutes
No boring crunches or planks involved!
Are you looking for a fresh new core routine? Are you tired of doing the same exercises repeatedly without significant results? Core training can be like that. If you never expose your body to new, challenging stimuli, it’s easy to get apathetic with training. To help prevent this and take a step forward toward sustainable, functional core strength, I want to introduce 5 exercises that go under many people's radars. While these are by no means easy, they’ll be much more fun and productive than doing the same old planks and crunches all day.
Below you’ll find movements that not only challenge your stereotypical ‘core muscles’ (rectus abnominis, obliques, etc…), but also take things a step further by strengthening deep core muscles like the quadratus lumborum, transverse abdominis, and pelvic floor tissues. You may not be able to see these muscles in the mirror quite as much, but paying more attention to them will drastically improve your sports performance and overall functionality with tasks of daily life.
I like to think about this as making core training a 3-dimensional experience. Not only are you working towards that elusive six-pack, but you’re developing key areas like the glutes and lower back to ensure your whole body is set up for…
