Muscle: Core

The core is a group of muscles located in your abdomen, lower back, and around your pelvis. Think of it as your body’s powerhouse! These muscles play a crucial role in stabilizing your body and helping you perform everyday activities like sitting, standing, and lifting. When you engage your core, you support your spine and improve your balance, making movements smoother and easier.Having a strong core is essential for fitness and daily life. It not only helps prevent injuries by providing support for your back but also enhances your athletic performance in sports and workouts. A well-developed core can improve your posture, making you look and feel more confident. Plus, it makes challenging tasks like carrying groceries or playing with your kids much easier!Ready to strengthen your core? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle. Your body will thank you!

The 15 Best Lunge Variations for Bigger, More Muscular Legs

When it comes to leg training, squats are the king of exercises.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

12 Best Cable Exercises for Legs + Workout

As a personal trainer with over 35 years of hands-on experience, I…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

10 Best Cable Machine Exercises for Bigger Pecs

Most bodybuilders supplement their bench press workouts with a few sets of…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

12 Unique Squat Variations for Stronger, More Muscular Legs

Squats are often called the king of exercises, and that’s a title…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Viking Press: Build Shoulders, Triceps, Chest & Core Strength

The Viking press is an exercise that often features in strongman competitions.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Front Squat vs Back Squat: Which Builds Stronger Legs & Core?

Squats are often called the king of exercises. Their ability to build…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

The 13 BEST Battle Rope Alternatives for Fitness and Fat Loss

Not so long ago, if you wanted to get fit or lose…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Sumo Deadlift Vs. Conventional Deadlifts: Which is Best?

If you want to get stronger and more muscular, deadlifts should be…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Goblet Squat vs. Sumo Squat: Which Targets Your Legs Best?

There aren’t many exercises that are more productive than squats. Done correctly,…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Cable Pull Through Alternatives for Stronger Glutes and Hamstrings   

Cable pull-throughs are a FANTASTIC glute and hamstring exercise. However, unlike most…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Romanian Deadlift Vs. Deadlift: Which One Should You Do?

If you could only do one exercise for the rest of your…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Walkouts: Total Body Strength for Core, Arms, and Legs

When it comes to abs training, many people focus on exercises that…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Bulgarian Split Squat Alternatives for Stronger, More Athletic Legs

I remember the first time I did Bulgarian split squats. I’d been…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

The 13 Best Landmine Press Alternatives for Massive Shoulders

The landmine is one of the most versatile training devices in the…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Power Clean Alternatives for Explosive Strength and Functional Muscle Mass

Power cleans are a simplified version of one of the lifts contested…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Fast Feet Exercise: Tone Quads, Glutes, and Core Effectively

Whatever your fitness goal is, metabolic conditioning (metcon) training will help you…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Total Body Strength: Master the Bear Crawl for Full-Body Fitness

Walking upright is a very energy-efficient activity. That’s why you can walk…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Cable Pull Through: Target Glutes, Hamstrings, and More!

From a functional perspective, your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back are probably…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

10 Great Alternatives to Dips

Dips are a challenging upper body bodyweight exercise that targets the chest…

Steve Theunissen, PT