Core Training

The core is one of the most overlooked muscle groups when it comes to fitness training. The core stabilizes the body, controlling all of its movements and providing critical support during most strength and weight training exercises. A strong core is also essential for those looking to build mass, as abdominal strength directly correlates with how much muscle your body is able to hold, and has been shown to help prevent injury to other parts of the body.

Abdominal Workout

Tempo Runs: 15-20 sets (1 set = 30 second jog, 30 second sprint)

Jackknife Sit-Up: 3 sets of 15

Decline Bench Lying Leg Raise: 3 sets of 20

Decline Bench Crunch: 3 set of 25

Oblique Crunches: 3 sets of 15 for each side to equal 30 repetitions

Dumbbell Oblique Side Bend: 3 sets of 15

Ab Crunch Machine: 3 sets of 20

Plank: 1 set for 2 minutes

Workout Notes:

• Perform this workout 2 days per week with at least 2-3 days of rest between workouts
• This can be combined with your normal routine as your abdominal workout or performed on rest days for other body parts
• Take a 1 minute rest between each set