working the core

[rated_rko]

hey guys...
i recently strained a muscle in my lower abdominal region....and its just annoying...so im thinking of some new exercises to work my core...any suggestions guys??

[shredded_Tris]

hey guys...
i recently strained a muscle in my lower abdominal region....and its just annoying...so im thinking of some new exercises to work my core...any suggestions guys??

Best excercise you could do is "NOTHING" lol
But in all seriousness dude I pulled a muscle in my abdominal region before and it WILL hinder other bodyparts if you let it get bad enough. lay off the abs and let it heal and go from there. Light stretching only.....and I mean light. Your only going to make it worse by working it.

You wouldn't do curls with a torn bicep would you? Abs are a muscle like anything else.

[greatwhitepike]

OK after your lower abdominal region has healed grab one of those yoga balls and .................


























































psych

DEADLIFT till your eyes pop out

[natenator]

I get a kick out of these "work the core" types of comments, esp from personal trainers.

Squat and deadlift 400+ every week and you'll have core strength!

[L3]

I get a kick out of these "work the core" types of comments, esp from personal trainers.

Squat and deadlift 400+ every week and you'll have core strength!

arent you not supposed to squat and DL in the same week :p

[#8]

do you mean ripped abs, or core strength? completely different responses are warranted depending on what you are talking about....

abs = diet
core strength = nates answer + cleans, snatches, calisthetics

[natenator]

arent you not supposed to squat and DL in the same week :p


no. You aren't supposed to do max effort dls every single week while also dieting.

[rated_rko]

dl and sqats it is...but when i feel good to go again

[macka]

dl and sqats it is...but when i feel good to go again

you'll get one of those sissy balls and roll around like a moron claiming to build core strength?

[rated_rko]

nope i tend to stay clear of those guys...

[warlock]

dl and sqats it is...but when i feel good to go again

Whenever you can squat and dead lift without pain then you can add accessory movements.