E383 - The Two Things You MUST Do To Build Your Strongest Core

Apr 30, 2025

Discover the two essential strategies that everyone overlooks when trying to strengthen their core. Learn how to effectively activate all core muscles for improved strength and functionality. Uncover common core training mistakes and why full range of motion is crucial. Explore key principles that can transform your workouts while promoting safety. This insightful conversation emphasizes awareness of muscle activation issues and provides tailored techniques to enhance your core strength sustainably.

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ADVICE

Activate All Core Muscles

Activate all your core muscles for effective strength building.
Use Muscle Activation Techniques to engage underperforming muscles, not just the ones already working well.

INSIGHT

Weak Muscles Cause Compensation

Weak core muscles lead to compensatory tightness and imbalanced motion.
Persistent tightness or limited range signals muscle activation issues needing professional attention.

ADVICE

Directly Challenge Core Muscles

Challenge your core muscles directly through full-range movements.
Avoid just using your core; focus on exercises targeting flexion, extension, rotation, and side bending.

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Are you trying to strengthen your core but feel like you’re not making as much progress as you’d like?

There are two things that absolutely must be done if you are trying to build your core strength up and most people are missing at least one of them within their training.

On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are identifying what these two things are and how you can easily implement them into your workout routine.

You know that having a strong core is a vital part of feeling well and staying active, but many people are not going about it in an effective and sustainable way.

This conversation will shed light on exactly what you need to be doing to make sure you are able to build a strong core once and for all.

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