what is the best workout for core strength?

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Mikelan
Mikelan Posts: 27 Member
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Looking for solid core workouts. Starting to see abs, I want to see more of them

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,704 Member
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    If you want to see more of them, then get your body fat lower. You can't spot reduce any area with exercise.


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  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    If you want to see more of them, then get your body fat lower. You can't spot reduce any area with exercise.

    Agreed. Core strength and visible abs are different things. The latter is a function of low body fat percentage.
  • Scorpioangel
    Scorpioangel Posts: 951 Member
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    If you want to see more of them, then get your body fat lower. You can't spot reduce any area with exercise.

    Agreed. Core strength and visible abs are different things. The latter is a function of low body fat percentage.

    I agree also :)
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
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    If you want to see more of them, then get your body fat lower. You can't spot reduce any area with exercise.

    Agreed. Core strength and visible abs are different things. The latter is a function of low body fat percentage.

    I agree also :)

    + 1
  • KayteeBear
    KayteeBear Posts: 1,040 Member
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    Okay, since they're all giving you the standard book advice, I'll answer your question.

    Pilates is a GREAT workout for the core. Otherwise I do have a few videos that I enjoy (like Chalean Xtreme Xtreme abs, etc) but as a general workout, pilates is great for strengthening the core.

    Yes, the biggest different to seeing more of you abs is to do with food but to strengthen the core pilates is good.
  • EricMurano
    EricMurano Posts: 825 Member
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    Stronglifts 5x5 http://stronglifts.com/
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
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    Try compound moves like deadlifts, pullups, bench press and squats.
  • fionarama
    fionarama Posts: 788 Member
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    I'm doing 6wk 6pk after 30DS and now have really nice obliques!
  • Mikelan
    Mikelan Posts: 27 Member
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    Okay, since they're all giving you the standard book advice, I'll answer your question.

    Pilates is a GREAT workout for the core. Otherwise I do have a few videos that I enjoy (like Chalean Xtreme Xtreme abs, etc) but as a general workout, pilates is great for strengthening the core.

    Yes, the biggest different to seeing more of you abs is to do with food but to strengthen the core pilates is good.

    That is the exact thing I was looking into. Thank you. I just want a strong core, and I know the look I want will come.
  • Mikelan
    Mikelan Posts: 27 Member
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    The last four posts are great advice. Thank you. I will try it

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