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The Most Underrated Core Routine You’re Not Doing
You won’t build a bulletproof spine until you make this key modification to your training!
When you think of core training, what comes to mind? For most, it’s planks, sit-ups, obliques, and glorious six-packs. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this, there’s a crucial element of core training that’s being completely swept under the rug.
The downside of obsessing over aesthetic gains is that we can easily forget about functionality. More specifically, we can begin to neglect the spine and its dynamic movement patterns. If you’re looking to boost your mobility and bulletproof your back, a mindset shift around core training is key. While the stereotypical core circuit movements have their time and place, there’s a new wave of exercises that you must follow to fully maximize the health of your spine and trunk.
When we struggle with back pain, we often get instructed to strengthen the glutes and core. This often isn’t the answer as we overlook a deeper-rooted issue of poor spine control.
Ironically, the movements below are much easier than many of the exercises we grind through daily. Why? They get you…