How Do You Train Your Core?

This is the last call for my upcoming Scientific Core Conditioning workshop that I am co-teaching with my senior instructor, Matt Wallden.
In this workshop, you will learn…
• Functional Anatomy
• Risks of faulty abdominal training
• How to reactive the abdominal wall post-surgery or deconditioning
• Exercises from post-rehabilitation up to high-performance techniques
• and so much more!
You can join this workshop live in person in San Diego CA or online-register here ➡️ courses.chekin....
Love and Chi
- Paul

[@paulhurst8113]

This man’s education needs to be taught in every school.

[@somethingforthefamily5869]

As a core foundation our children should begin to learn this. Before their injured.

[@ryanthompson3446]

Lol dude public schools are their to indoctrinate your kids and keep them enslaved mentally, they will never teach them how to be independent actualized individuals.

[@h3o2training63]

Agreed!

[@eoh6708]

Don't hold your breath

[@nithin32166]

​@@eoh6708seriously?

[@dynamicwellness4390]

I was a student in Paul’s Phenomenal Abdominal workshop back in 1988!

[@SJR4815]

This is the Paul Chek I came to know and love back in 2013. I say this with no disrespect: I'm an HLC 2, IMS3 and the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of this system are invaluable to know and understand but fall on many deaf ears. I kept the deeper "whys" and "hows" from many of my clients because they just didn't seem to be interested in higher order systems, the mind, soul and shadow. However, the upper right, scientific, objective material like this is just crushing to any arguments over exercise "theories" and practices because Paul, you have done ALL of the heavy duty practical work and study long before all of the so called "fitness experts" on social media were probably even born. Ain't nobody out there who can argue with the wizard. Keep making videos like this.

[@Steve_Wolf]

Lovingly agree! Paul is the true Master Mentor. I'm closing the month of my first year in the CHEK Academy. I can barely wait for HLC2 IMS2!.

[@ssg2991]

I have always thought that the more complex spiritual/metaphysical stuff wouldn't be very easy to understand for the average person/client but the "hard science" stuff would be more appealing. Cool to see someone with similar sentiments but from actual experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@spiritfulhealing8605]

Do you have a website or Instagram ? So we could book you or look more into what you do? ❤

[@NickolasStOnge]

LOVE and LIGHT, Paul! Thank you for the open house on the Check institute. I haven't utilized your free game you share like I should've. YOU are who I look up to and want to learn from ❤️ ✨

[@jamesclark6722]

Keep up these videos Paul! We really appreciate them! The state of the fitness industry is getting worse, social media is a popularity contest, wide reach and bad information!

[@alextodd4435]

Paul Chek is the man, thank you for what you do Paul.

[@EdisonDudoit]

You're the health practitioner I hold in the highest esteem. Love your holistic approach to nutrition, fitness, and general health. Much love and gratitude Paul 🙏🏼

[@Slicc7]

I am scheduled to attend the workshop in person. I very much look forward to it and to meeting you and the rest of the coaches! :)

[@michaeljordan215]

I knew about this being one of the specific subjects that Chek Institute and squat university strongly disagreed on, but didn't think I would find material that addressed it this specifically. Wonderful. I sent this to the guy that turned me toward Chek Institute.

[@thomashackerforgedknives2533]

I always wonder about the information I hear like this man at squat university. And I always come back to the real genius!

[@SimbaUchihaa]

Oh we know who you are Dr. Chek, some of us might be late to the game but your info is insurmountable 💯

[@JRM8047]

Would love to see a discussion with Stuart McGill. Seems like there are some differing view points from two highly esteemed experts.

[@PaulChekLive]

You can trust me when I tell you I have addressed many of the very incorrect aspects of what he teaches regarding core conditioning with him directly! Anyone that studies my teachings will immediately see what he is "excluding" from his approach, which is, sadly, dangerous. I could give a long list of the reasons his approach, and his research are incorrect. His study designs are VERY weak! One of the big reasons for his success is that people love simple prescriptions so they don't have to think and don't have to do a skillful evaluation of each individual, which takes a lot of training to know how to do. That's why it takes 4-5 years of training to become a qualified Chek Professional. Additionally, we are each the measure of our own teachings, so next time you see Stuart McGill, ask him to undress for you so you can see the results of his teachings! Much chi, Paul Chek

[@jbaba_1]

​@PaulChekLive Hi Paul, I bought your book, "How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy" and Stu McGill's as well. You guys are both great but I've been looking for an online conversation about this topic between the two of you. But it seems that Stu rarely debates online save for that debate with Gray Cook from many years ago in Stanford I believe. Love you guys both!

[@staneksatanek]

Absolute LEGEND! Thank you for this quality content.

[@lennygriffin4464]

This man is extremely knowledgeable!!

[@michaelsmith9714]

For me those 10 second clips seem longer than Paul’s 10 minute videos. I wish all the people going to do his course well. They are doing our world a great service

[@ricolini70]

Yes! Very good! Reaction content from Paul is great.

[@TrueMeaning]

Great video!

[@MrAmbrosse]

Dropping bombs of knowledge in this video. Thanks Paul!

[@truethehero]

Masterful, wow. Only thing I’d prefer is to make the subtitles clear and with no animation. It took away from the purity of his message for me. Thank you Paul!

[@TerrenceThomas]

As a level 4 CHEK practitioner. I’m just here to read the comments 😁🍿

[@PileofKyle]

A true master.

[@OptimizedEssentials]

I love @SquatUniversity videos on squats but I knew Paul wasn’t going to agree with his take on how to brace the core before squatting/lifting. SO HAPPY HE MADE A VIDEO ON THIS. I GOT PAUL’S BACK ON ALL OF HIS HEALTH & FITNESS TAKES. TRUE MASTER!

[@IHACKER316]

what is the proper way to brace for a squat / Deadlift ?

[@OptimizedEssentials]

@@IHACKER316 look through Paul’s 6 part breathing series you’ll get some solid gold there

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

I love this guy Paul.

[@skylarblue754]

Thank you Paul ❤

[@Mindyobusiness20]

Simply THE MAN ❤

[@ortatraining]

Not sure about this one. I love Paul, and I actually have a signed copy of How To eat move and be Healthy. Bracing during a heavy squat is absolutely protective of the spine, and it protects you from mechanical breakdown during the ascent. It’s a hard sell to say that bracing for a squat is harmful at all. I don’t know too many high-level powerlifters who do not actively brace when they squat. Squat university generally talks about lifting in the context of Olympic lifters and powerlifters. Love and light Paul! Appreciate your work otherwise though my friend

[@tonyparks1316]

THE G.O.A.T

[@robertwhitehead1174]

Thanks Uncle Paul .

[@tissirindigo]

Thank you Paul 🙏🏼❤️

[@jimminykricket4067]

The master has spoken! Lol! Jk! My honest hope is that this little piece of internet back & forth results in a great relationship between 2 of my favorite health content creators in my regular KZbin feed. I think a video collaboration involving both would yield massive benefits to the public wellness discussion at large!

[@nathanielgates2863]

This was awesome to watch

[@8CIC8]

Thanks

[@clementohadi8682]

Hi Paul, is it possible to heal an inguinal hernia without surgery ? How could one do it ? Thank you

[@theseusbodymind4261]

Love th in depth explanation Paul, just wanted to clarify though - is there anything fundamentally wrong with bracing the core for a squat? Or just that the need to consciously do it is a training deficiency? It seems to be standard protocol in powerlifting from what I understand, plus I've found content from squat university useful in the past so would like to know if in you think this is actually 'bad advice'. Many thanks!

[@Kyle3ee]

It would be great if you made your core courses free Paul since i know youre already financial very well off and you want to help as many people as possible

[@bohdanam]

We train our core with Paul Chek! See you this Friday :)))

[@NenadP]

legend

[@erickovarik4868]

Chek mate!

[@jimminykricket4067]

#muscleinmotion animation that illustrates in sync with this lecture, please! Big ask I know but likely to enlighten even further than these brilliant words.

[@jmurillo4682]

developed the concept of the core.🤣😂

[@JohnLoogleman]

He's such an egomaniac. For a second I thought he was being sarcastic, but no of course he was serious.

[@IHACKER316]

Thanks Paul , but I still don't know what to do now when I squat . Do I push out or in ?

[@jmcconvlle]

So how do we train the core?

[@josephsiragusa]

I do like squat u's videos on lots of things but I've never understood the way he says to "brace" the system. It's never made sense to me intuitively, or when I'm doing squats.

[@kinseylloyd]

Timely

[@raymondguzman5083]

Hey can u do something on tinnitus if u know about the subject?

[@Byron-d5p]

Should I be feeling my spinal erectors flex and I activate my TV or am I doing something wrong?

[@totallyraw1313]

The late, great Dr Mel Siff thought otherwise.

[@PaulChekLive]

Yes he did, and he was, sadly, VERY WRONG. I had MANY intense debates with him, but he'd never admit he was wrong even when I could prove my position based on anatomy and physiology, and practical examples... Love and chi, Paul Chek

[@Kaniala-l7s]

Mike Mentzer understood how to train the body the best by far! Dr. Doug McGuff as well.

[@totallyraw1313]

@@Kaniala-l7s Mike Mentzer was the world's most balanced bodybuilder. He had a chip on both shoulders!

[@adambowman9340]

What core exercises would you avoid?

[@PaulChekLive]

Anything done on a flat surface, with rare exceptions. Without a proper assessment, it is impossible to prescribe the right exercises for everyone. This is exactly why I offer several important core assessment methods and assessments of organ/gland, and internal health in my book "How To Eat, Move, and Be Healthy!" If you genuinely want to learn how to condition the core properly, you will be richly rewarded to study my online training program via the Chek Institute titled "Scientific Core Conditioning." Love and chi, Paul Chek

[@connorw360]

What if you just get very strong on the squat, deadlift and press. Your core is then stronger ? Surely someone who is strong on them lifts has a strong core and stronger system overall compared to someone doing 'core' exercises on a ball or uneven surface ?

[@PaulChekLive]

Hi, If one's inner-unit is functional, then all functional exercises offer balanced conditioning for the inner-unit (stabilization) and outer unit (prime movers). Due to the many factors I mentioned, and more, a functional inner-unit is VERY UNCOMMON among all exercisers and athletes, therefore, training functional movements in this state results in a progressive disparity in strength between the prime movers and inner-unit (stabilizer system), eventually resulting in injury; the most common being an injury to the low back. When the body works correctly, there should not be any need to think about how one activates their core because core activation is both inherent to the motor program developed, and reflex pathways. Love and chi, Paul Chek

[@connorw360]

@@PaulChekLive makes sense

[@jtah81]

How do I register for the Online version? Did not find it on the page

[@chokboywonda]

It's up there in the description. Click where it says more and scroll down

[@etahti7899]

@@chokboywonda There were no link for the online. But I found customer service and we took care of it

[@ashleybryant305]

"Cream-master muscles" I'm such a child 😂

[@nicksmith-chandler458]

Paul aging in reverse

[@chhewee]

Is that your spine or are you just happy to see me😅😅😅 Kidding, I'm a kidder😊👍🏿

[@chippzlemonz]

I'm so weak I can't hardly do planks T.T

[@ourclarioncall]

Sounds like Pilates

[@mitakachuy.8883]

The video should be named how to NOT train your core. People want simple solution for everything but the body is too complex for us to do just one thing.

[@chippomippo5138]

Useless video. 10 min of "this is bad, I know better, pay me money so I can teach you how". Dont waste your time, how I wasted mine.

[@BuddhismByKev]

Paul is looking more like Putin

[@ashleybryant305]

Paul, I'm curious. What makes you 'hate' people being mislead. Is this down to your moral compass or something else? I am sorry if this sounds a flippant question.

[@activebryantsystems215]

Great video 😀