The importance of developing a functional core is universal. Even if you’re only concerned with your six pack. You still need to make sure it works right. Every movement you make flows from it.
Trying to move well without a strong core is like shooting a cannon from a canoe! The problem is, most people think the only way to train their core is through movements like crunches. That misses half the equation. One of the important funcitons of the core is to stabilize.
Check out this clip from our fellow coach Chris Lopez. He’s demonstrating a cool bodyweight exercise combo that you may never have guessed is a great core exercise. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
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Hmm, that’s easy.. hope to try it this weekend. Thanks
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Wow, I really felt that one! I’m going to share this with some friends. I keep trying to tell them 1,000 crunches a day is not how to get a six-pack!
This is really good and fun core exercise – I’m going to use it tomorrow to mine kettlebell-workshop as one part of circuit! I tried it and loved it – Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by Chris, great to see you on here again
Nice clip and a fun sequence!
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Very nice and effective looking variation. I bet I can work that into my pushup board program and really make some progress.
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Good stuff. Doing a Hindu Pushup instead of the regular variety seems to offer a nice stretch, removing some of the residual tension. Really felt it in my abs. How many reps does this madman aim for?
Another great drill for core strength – loving this stuff guys!
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Great twist for my push-up routine. I am still working through Coach Murdock’s glide series, but I am definitely using this in the next cycle! I look forward to more from Chris.
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