Questions tagged [core]
The deep muscle layers in the spine and central torso regions. Core muscles are important for posture, balance, stability, and power transfer.
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Do twisting crunches develop the spinal erectors?
For the last year and a half I have been ditching direct core work and instead only did deadlifts, squats, weighted dips and barbell rows.
Now I tried doing some crunches and sie crunches out of ...
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Is intra-abdominal breathing needed for core exercises?
Just so we're on the same page, I was taught that intra-abdominal breathing is when you exhale all your air whilst simultaneously bracing your core muscles, then inhaling to create a fresh ball of air ...
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Are my exercises and their reps and sets good for fat loss?
I've organized my workout into 6 days: 2 sessions of upper-body workouts, lower-body workouts, and core workouts. The 7th day is a rest day. I am working out at home so these are my options. Please ...
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How to incorporate hip and core strength work in my workouts
I am a little confused about the best way to incorporate some hip and core strength work in my workout regimen. I am 48, and I am lifting weights 3-4 times per week mostly to gain muscle. So I have a ...
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Which is better for core strength: cycling or running?
The question title is fairly self-explanatory. I used to be moderately fit because I cycled to the office, but two years of home working has seen my fitness levels plummet. I recently injured my back ...
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Define the upper abs only workouts-low body fat
I want to define the upper abs, I am interested only in workout programs.
My food intake is ok but I do not think I am doing proper a workout; I don't have much bodyfat and I want to focus only on ...
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