Core training looking for advice from some good bors.

FriendlyCanadian · May 12, 2007

This is definately my weakest area, which is effecting my big three, squats, DLs, and even my bench.. (working endlessly on improving my form).

What are some major things you guys do to strengthen your core group especially for the big three.

always looking for new ideas and something new to try, generally speaking I do most of my core training at home, no need to flop around on mats at the gym looking like a retarded hamster, heh.

any feedback would be appreciated.

s8nlilhlpr · May 12, 2007

damn man, just scroll down a little instead of making a new post. Its even on the first page.

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=547626

Sub-Zero · May 12, 2007

im in the same boat as you in reguards to core. i have strong abs and do weighted situps etc, but my major problem is my hips just arnt that strong in relation to my back and the rest of my body.

i personally am gunna start running and doing more gay-ish excersises, such as higher rep pilates style (not quite on the inflatable ball gay) excersises on my off days just to get my middle body more used to supporting me.

its a main thing for me cause i dont do any physical activity other than lift, so doing more sports or sprinting where my core has to support more over long periods (i guess higher reps?) i feel will help me.

we shal see

goodluck

FriendlyCanadian · May 12, 2007

Uhm.. that seemed more for the back..

but I did read over that already you're right, I was just looking for a little bit more.

and relax it's just one thread.. I'm sure there are probably hundreds of multiple threads asking about similar things and I'm sure the information on those threads differs alot aswell.

FriendlyCanadian · May 12, 2007

SublimeZM said:
im in the same boat as you in reguards to core. i have strong abs and do weighted situps etc, but my major problem is my hips just arnt that strong in relation to my back and the rest of my body.

i personally am gunna start running and doing more gay-ish excersises, such as higher rep pilates style (not quite on the inflatable ball gay) excersises on my off days just to get my middle body more used to supporting me.

its a main thing for me cause i dont do any physical activity other than lift, so doing more sports or sprinting where my core has to support more over long periods (i guess higher reps?) i feel will help me.

we shal see

goodluck

Thanks sub, I think that's some good advice.

Do you have one of those gay hip abductors at your gym, where you spread your legs or pull them in, I find that really helps out the hips groin area big time. =)

Sub-Zero · May 12, 2007

FriendlyCanadian said:
Thanks sub, I think that's some good advice.

Do you have one of those gay hip abductors at your gym, where you spread your legs or pull them in, I find that really helps out the hips groin area big time. =)

yeah i do, i should probably swallow my pride and get to doing those

nimbus · May 12, 2007

SublimeZM said:
yeah i do, i should probably swallow my pride and get to doing those

lolol ill do them with you bro

stilleto · May 13, 2007

ok, two things I do for core training, besides weighted crunches:

weighted reverse hypers. I hold a 25lb plate and do these every day that I lift. 3 sets of 12. sometimes I hold less if i've been deadlifting, because i'm tired, and sometimes I'll hold more.

suitcase lifts. they may have another name, but i hold a dumbell and stretch to the other side, as if i was picking up a suitcase that was at my side. great for obliques.

i also do leg lifts for lower stomach work.

I know i DON"T stretch enough, which is important though.

FriendlyCanadian · May 13, 2007

stilleto said:
ok, two things I do for core training, besides weighted crunches:

weighted reverse hypers. I hold a 25lb plate and do these every day that I lift. 3 sets of 12. sometimes I hold less if i've been deadlifting, because i'm tired, and sometimes I'll hold more.

suitcase lifts. they may have another name, but i hold a dumbell and stretch to the other side, as if i was picking up a suitcase that was at my side. great for obliques.

i also do leg lifts for lower stomach work.

I know i DON"T stretch enough, which is important though.

Yer awesome thanks, yeah I think I need to do more reverse hypers those are great.

I'll try that suitcase thing aswell, I know exactly what you're talking about.

Thaaanks! =)

stilleto · May 13, 2007

FriendlyCanadian said:
Yer awesome thanks, yeah I think I need to do more reverse hypers those are great.

I'll try that suitcase thing aswell, I know exactly what you're talking about.

Thaaanks! =)

good. between the two, plus crunches (do decline crunches if you can), your core will improve quickly. once you get over the crippling soreness.

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