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Core exercises

Anti-extension, anti-rotation, and controlled flexion — not endless crunches.

Muscle building guideTraining programs
  • Front Plank

    beginner

    Anti-extension staple—brace hard for quality seconds, not floppy minutes.

    bodyweight

  • Dead Bug

    beginner

    Core control drill that teaches bracing while moving the limbs.

    bodyweight

  • Cable Woodchop

    intermediate

    Anti-rotation / rotational core work for athletic trunk strength.

    cable

  • Hanging Knee Raise

    intermediate

    Lower-abs focused raise—posteriorly tilt the pelvis, don't just swing the legs.

    pull-up bar

  • Ab Wheel Rollout

    advanced

    Advanced anti-extension—earn it with planks and dead bugs first.

    ab wheel

  • Side Plank

    beginner

    Anti-lateral-flexion core work for obliques and hip stability.

    bodyweight

  • Pallof Press

    beginner

    Anti-rotation press with a cable or band—simple and highly effective.

    cable · band

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Not medical advice. Form cues and programs are general guidance — stop if you feel sharp pain, and consult a qualified professional for injuries or health conditions. Medical disclaimer.