True strength is wicked hardcore

 True strength is wicked hardcore

 There is no denying that the base of the human bodies power is the core muscle group. More than just the appearance of a six pack, proper training of this group is fundamental not only for the overall strength of the body, but provides  resistance from injury as well. So this begs the question, whats the proper way? Well the rabbit hole on this is as wide and as deep as the internet it seems. My research provided me with a million ways to wail on my abs, but left me still questioning how to best approach core training. 

I thought about it and rephrased the question to search for the best practices in core training programs as opposed to just looking at specific exercises. This lead to greener pastures, and the insight that I have a habit of over complicating things. 

The article attached is contains the the approach that makes the most sense to me. The paragraphs below are clipped from it. If you found this and took the time, thank you. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

Kick the crunches aside and learn the heavy lessons the build core strength

Real Core Training

Standing exercises demand the most from your core musculature. If you're seated or lying down, your body uses whichever surface you recline on to create stability and the core gets lazy.

Those factors make the standing overhead press the unlikely king of core exercises.

Overhead-Press Progression

1. Grip the bar as it rests on your clavicle.
2. Take a deep breath to create abdominal pressure and activate the muscles of your inner core.
3. Tighten your glutes to lock your hips in place and tighten your abs to keep the rib cage down.
4. Contract the core hard, press the weight up, and hold the weight overhead.
5. Your inner core, abs, and glutes should feel tight and locked before letting the weight down.

Think about the core through the lens of this movement. The muscles are placed under high tension and trained heavily, but they don't cause any movement.

This makes the overhead press the best core-strengthening weapon in a lifter's arsenal. Make sure you hit this lift on your shoulder day.