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silver_shadow
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try some good mornings too.
Need to CRUSH my CORE. Need some IDEAS!
- Thread starter mm107
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WOW, let me tell everyone, you never realize how unconditioned/weak your core is untill you do some of these exercises.
Overhead Squats: I litteraly was SHAKING from unstability. Was only able to get 95x5 before my core died out.
Front Squats: Not as hard as overhead squats, but definately has its advantages, since you can do more weight then overhead.
Decline Situps w/ Weight BEHIND head: Now these were a real eye opener. I usually do 60lb dumbell on the chest to do situps on a decline bench. But as i was doing them, i realized that the dumbell rolls a bit, making it easier if i want it to. So i put a 10lb plate behind my head and did situps, it was ALOT harder on the LOWER abs. I worked up to 35lbs behind the head for 5 Reps.
Needsize Abs: I did these at the end of the workout, so i was really drained. Felt good to really 'kill' the core. I did these at 5 reps for 5 second holds, then the last 5 reps, was holding at 3seconds.
Waiter's Walk: God these were hard as hell. Hard part was holding the weight, and even harder to walk straight up w/o bending over or anything.
Heavy GoodMornings: Worked ALOT more then just the "core", my Hammstrings were crying and so were my spinal erectors. It felt like two huge slaps of sore muscles on my back.
Next time, ill be trying to other core busters =]
Overhead Squats: I litteraly was SHAKING from unstability. Was only able to get 95x5 before my core died out.
Front Squats: Not as hard as overhead squats, but definately has its advantages, since you can do more weight then overhead.
Decline Situps w/ Weight BEHIND head: Now these were a real eye opener. I usually do 60lb dumbell on the chest to do situps on a decline bench. But as i was doing them, i realized that the dumbell rolls a bit, making it easier if i want it to. So i put a 10lb plate behind my head and did situps, it was ALOT harder on the LOWER abs. I worked up to 35lbs behind the head for 5 Reps.
Needsize Abs: I did these at the end of the workout, so i was really drained. Felt good to really 'kill' the core. I did these at 5 reps for 5 second holds, then the last 5 reps, was holding at 3seconds.
Waiter's Walk: God these were hard as hell. Hard part was holding the weight, and even harder to walk straight up w/o bending over or anything.
Heavy GoodMornings: Worked ALOT more then just the "core", my Hammstrings were crying and so were my spinal erectors. It felt like two huge slaps of sore muscles on my back.
Next time, ill be trying to other core busters =]
02gixxersix
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Bump for a good thread. I'm going to try to make one of those slosh pipes this weekend. It sounds like a good change of pace and maybe some good cardio.
deathdroprob
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When I do Decline situps (with out weight) I keep my back straight and it kills my lower spine I think it would be.
I try not too roll my back and its so painfull after a few reps.
But is it ok to roll your back?
I try not too roll my back and its so painfull after a few reps.
But is it ok to roll your back?
silver_shadow
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it sounds like your abs are pretty weak. i can do these with a 15kg plate behind my head with decent form.deathdroprob said:
why don't you try doing some crunches with the lat machine instead... i think you know the type i'm talking about. it hits your abs without stressing your lower back.
cobracock1979
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mm107 said:
Yoga Bro, Awesone for your core in terms of strength and flexibility. Also great for elongating muscles for better shape + posture
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