Build A Strong Core For Stronger Abs Healthier Posture

16 Dec 2021

When I say the word CORE the first thing that comes to your mind in ABS, CHISEALED SIXPACKS, right??

Well, you have got your facts half right.

WHY??? Core is the entire group of muscles which make up the centerpiece of your bodies frame.

So without a doubt it is important to train them or pay a little attention to them because having a strong core will help you create more force, perform better, and possibly even decrease your injury risk.

When it comes to training your core, all you will get to see is gym BRO’s and Pro Ladies doing a lot of crunches, sit-ups, and abdominal pull downs. While these might be okay exercises to train the rectus abdominis (A.K.A Your six pack), are they really helping you create a well-rounded core? So the question is, is the “HOW DO WE TRAIN THEM”

Let me help you out and I’m sure by the end you will find yourself falling short of the core routine. Firstly, let’s look at the function of uses of CORE. Believe it or not there are utmost 30+ muscles in your core. Still have a question on why to Train them??
Read ahead.

Let’s Divide your Core into 3 parts.

1) The Abdominal Muscle:

Here comes the big boy, the six pack abs yeah. It also comprises of internal oblique, external oblique, transverse abdominis, and the quadratus lumborum. Their function is to allow rotation of the Trunk, provide stability, protect the Spine from Flexing when under a load, generate force.

2) Back Extension or Stabilizing muscles:

The most important role of the Core is to provide Stability and strength to the body and support in while performing various movements. These muscles do exactly the same. They support the Spine all the way from lumbar to cervical which gives you a strong and stable posture and generate force and allows you to perform the movements without any trouble.

3) The Hip Muscle:

Although many muscles exist in the hip, the main ones we rely on for core stability are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and the iliopsoas. These muscle gives strength and stability to the entire lower body. Any dysfunction in these muscles will result in stiffness and a weak lower back and restrictions in various movements which include regular sitting on your desk and working or taking a poop.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR CORE:

Here are the exercises which you should include in your Training routine, most of them do not require you to hit the gym. So make sure you perform them at least 2 times a week.

• Plank
• Side Plank
• Plank Rolls
• Russian Twist
• Good Mornings
• Back Extensions
• Leg Raises
• Glute Bridges
• Leg Adduction & Abduction.

The core is probably the most under Trained Group of muscles as you always thought training for abs is good enough. That stands corrected as of Today. Having a strong core will automatically give you those attracting SIX PACK ABS.