Vos Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I've gotten really good at planks lately. I've been doing them on my elbows for awhile. I've been writing on my battle logs that I hold them for 40 seconds but really I hold them for 45, and I feel like if I pushed it further I could hold it longer. I also do a lot of push-ups and a lot of squats. My goal with push-ups was to work out my chest and arms, and my goal with squats was to work out my legs. But what I didn't know until recently is that both these exercises also develop core strength. I don't have the abs to show it just yet but I feel like my core strength is getting to a respectable level. Anyway I've spent a lot of time thinking about my core strength lately, so it got me wanting to have a conversation about it with other rebels. Quote Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Core Strength: What makes it stronger?Ab stuff. Planks, Ab roll outs.Compound lifts. Squats, Deadlifts, Overhead Press, Push ups, Rows And how to test it?Ab stuff. Planks, Ab roll outs.Compound lifts. Squats, Deadlifts, Overhead Press, Push ups, Rows 3 Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
jfreaksho Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 My favorite "core" exercises, in no particular order:Hollow body hold.Hanging leg lifts.Ab wheel rolloutsWindshield WipersPullups/Chinups*Heavy* Squat walkoutsOverhead Press HoldsSuperman holds Quote Searching the world for a cure for my wanderlust. Link to comment
Oramac Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yea, push-ups are basically just a dynamic plank. In all honesty, just about everything works your core in some way, shape, or form. Even just doing standing curls with a pair of dumbbells will work it a little bit, since you have to hold your body upright and tight as you curl the weight. I've mostly stopped doing "core-focused" work. I just stick with all the compound lifts (deadlift/squats/OHP) and add in others as needed (bench/curls/kettlebell/pullups/pushups/etc.) Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
K-Prime Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I second Oramac. As long as you're engaging your abs properly with your exercises, your core is constantly working. That being said, I still do a couple of core-focused exercises. Hanging leg raises and Russian twists are on my current regime (when the twists get too easy you can just increase the weight by holding onto a weight plate or a kettlebell). Also, yoga is INSANE for your core. After doing yoga 3x/week for 3 weeks, I increased my plank hold from 2 min to 3, and honestly probably could have held for longer if I didn't get bored. 1 Quote Level 2 Human Hero (in training) Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.- Arthur C. ClarkeCurrent Challenge1st ChallengeTwitter | Instagram Link to comment
Ocelot Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 All the above, plus farmer's walks! Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
Relic Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 get into a straight arm plank, then walk your hands up (away from your feet). It gets hard quick. Just make sure to stay in a slight hollow position or the stress concentrates in your lower back.L-sits are another good one. Quote To find piece with myselfI must first find a piece of myself Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just adding hyperextensions, superman, dead bugs, cable crunches and boat pose to the suggestions already made. Quote Link to comment
Oramac Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 cable crunches I'd avoid crunches, as they're not good for your back. Other than that, go for it! Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
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