Core stability workout

TThe term ‘core stability’ has become increasingly popular in recent years as strength coaches acknowledge the important role the core muscles play in virtually every area of physical performance.

Your core muscles are the ones around your midriff, including your abs and lower back, and their function is to provide a link between your upper and lower body. They’re particularly important during whole-body moves, which need a strong core to transfer power between the upper and lower halves of your body.

They’re also called upon to stabilise your spine during sporty movements such as running or kicking a football.

A weak core can cause lower back pain and poor posture. You may also find that you are ineffective at transferring power, so the work you do on other muscle groups may be lost if your core lets you down.

Designing your workout The mistake most men make
when training their core and abdominal muscles is focusing too heavily on the upper abs by doing endless crunches. You need to place equal emphasis on training the muscles at the side and back of your midriff.

Target your core muscles from different angles, including rotational movements, for a thorough workout. Because this workout focuses on stability, you should complete a relatively high number of reps per set.