The ONLY 3 Core Exercises you need.

[@Strengthside]

What are your favorite core exercises? You got any secret gems to share with us :)? Instagram.com/Thestrengthside

[@Mani_Matter]

L-Sit

[@slusszpassz]

of course hanging leg raise :))

[@theforce5191]

Sitting-up off the couch to get my food.

[@bobbledstudios7476]

Swinging on a trapeze for two minutes…killer ab workout and does wonders for your grip at the same time.

[@craighanvey5817]

I like doing hesitation crunches.

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I am intensely focused on building a strong core. To me a strong core means a healthy lower back. And as someone who has had a lot of lower back pain in the past. I read up on how to improve my situation and all roads led to building a stronger core. So I appreciate videos like these.

[@WarTorrent]

@Emoretta Robinson Also, look into thekneesovertoesguy. He has information on how to become pain free through strengthening and lengthening in workouts that are extremely scalable to your current ability

[@shadow392]

@Professor Same, I had lower back pain due to very very weak core. Ever since I trained core for a couple weeks never had any problems

[@garybesaw]

I'm right there with you Emoretta. I have two herniated discs in my lower back and some curvature/scoliosis in my lower back. I really need to work on my core like hardcore lol. I started taking care of it over the winter but then I reinjured my back and got out of my rhythm. Now that my back is feeling better I need to get back into strengthening my core. Hang in there and I hope you do well. 🤙👍🙏💪

[@EmorettaRobinson]

@@garybesaw thank you for your words of encouragement. I appreciate it.

[@EmorettaRobinson]

@Professor I've heard of GMB. I'll look into that channel. And thank you for the suggestion.

[@darcyungaro8088]

My stomach muscle development when I started doing kicks, specifically high roundhouse kicks, was crazy. Especially the side abs and rotational muscles.

[@Strengthside]

ah that's a nice one!

[@giacbejo]

Really??

[@joethechickencool3215]

@@giacbejosearch up kickboxing physiques

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

What I really like about these guys is there is no nonsense in their videos, no wasted time. They get right to the message. One of their best videos. Most underrated core exercise: back bridge leg lifts.

[@BartRovers_]

There's quite a bit of nonsense actually

[@Msloverawfood]

@@BartRovers_ LOL, really, like what???? They get right down to business. IMHO

[@thelazyhandyman]

I really like these 2 guys they have such a positive and motivational attitude.

[@mbrochh82]

and really good humour as well

[@Strengthside]

🙏

[@victoriaaustin6940]

Not to mention fine as hell 😉

[@omalone1169]

Stop objectifying men ​@@victoriaaustin6940

[@willl7134]

Informative, Concise, & easily digestible information. All under 5 minutes. 1) Compression 2) Carry 3) Crawl Lets call it the triple C's for your core focus. Great video!

[@garrulus3399]

I love how you show all these variations and accessible modifications - it's so inviting and values the different stages we are all in, momentarily or permanently.

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

Shit, I love the way you put it. People have the right to like staying in a certain level, nothing wrong with that.

[@darlenetavares5641]

I agree. I'm now 60 and finding that yoga provides a lot of what I need. Everything feels better outside and by the beach.

[@alennik141]

Trevor,spot on!!! I recently started wearing 10 kg weighted vest and walk for about 1 mile- it’s one of the best ways to get stronger! Time spent at Primal Athlete Class 1 was a starting point in my ‘hanging off the things career’:)! Big high five from Ireland!!!

[@thorenjohn]

Inspiring, intelligent and no-nonsense. Thank you!

[@OleSmokey]

Been striving for 45 months made unreal gains. Started in a wheelchair I am currently crushing it a 56. I incorporated my legs raises while doing pullups there a bitch. Your a stud too very inspiring. I broke my body inhalf it's never too late people, I defied the odds so can you

[@proverbalizer]

Great work. Wish you continued success and healing

[@iffin3786]

Goodnwork man, God bless.

[@angiedamian681]

You two brothers are a rare gem in strength podcasts. You’re witty too. Love your content as they are serious and so informative, thus, helpful.

[@andyst1903]

Sit ups always tweaked my back. These exercises are a lot more fun.

[@DavId-qz4ej]

Was just about to put together a new core and legs plan. This will be my inspiration. Love how you never leave out a bit of humor and sillyness in your vids!

[@Mani_Matter]

one of the best natural bodybuilder

[@surfrby8876]

Just discovered your channel, loved the exercises, something resonated with me, the last two years I was the caregiver for my mother, she had had two strokes and was basically imobile,she lived with me So I did a lot of lifting, carrying and positioning her with careful form and a back support belt ,every single day ,I didnt go to the gym during the pandemic, she passed in May peacefully but I realized after this that I I was in incredible shape, strength , flexibility, and I feel core wise, I never noticed til people started commenting on how fit I looked, and I also felt great, also one of the things that I don't do it eat a lot,I eat when Im hungry and usually healthy , mediteranian type diet, anyway I just found it interesting that I never noticed the movements I used with my mother , were kind of exercises, Ive done many workouts over the years including weight training , martial arts, yoga , and these days I prefer to have lean muscle mass thats functional and balanced, working with my bodyweight more often, push /pull etc.. anyway sorry for the long comment

[@musicblogger87]

Dude, your videos are so helpful. I’ve been doing your shoe squats and the hamstring stretch you showed in one of your videos for 2 days now and I’ve noticed immediate results. Thank you so much for what you do!

[@hyugibaszkia7956]

Thankful for some wonderful pointers that helped me overcome a slump I never imagined possible!!! Keep up the blessings and may God be with you!

[@hughspringer452]

As always, tanx mucho strength side. U guys have no idea how much of a blessing U r 2 me. Recovery from my knee n back injury was a lot easier with your tips. From Trinidad n Tobago much respect.

[@wooheehaa]

The best core exercises I've ever learned. Thank you.

[@jamesbrown1674]

My fav six pack exercise is hanging leg raise. Been doing a lot of hip openers / mobility ( thanks guys) lately and that has helped the lower back region of my core gain much more flexibility without pain .

[@DC_Cashflow]

Best ab video I’ve seen yet !!

[@tylerwalser1126]

Love it. Started doing animal flow and that style for mobility and exploration of body movement abilities and in sessions now for a month or so and makes a huge Difference all over. Such a great way to have fun , see potential of how to move the body and improve mobility all over the body. And prevent injuries. Can be done as a session or just for fun

[@moniquenavarro4131]

Yah awesome, that's why I love this channel, it's extraordinary how powerful the exercises are to our body and mind! Simple and effective, thanks a bunch!

[@hurbit123]

From Judo strength exercises: lay flat on stomach, legs straight, arms overhead to the front, hand palms stick on the floor, pull like a pull-up and drag your body over the floor, -- repeat - -..... for a distance of 20 to 50 meters. This makes really strong.

[@alphabravo41]

@Strengthside, I've been watching your videos lately. I'm recovering from a frozen shoulder (both shoulders). I'm in my late 40s. do you guys think I still have a chance to be flexible and in shape? what kinds of exercises do you recommend? Also, do you have videos of the exercises that you recommend that I can follow along with? Thanks and more power to you.

[@AmandaForbessalway]

Thank you on my fitness journey liking the content

[@mmafan3]

This is pure gold! Thank you!

[@viktoriakireeva5860]

I LOVE this video (just like others from this channel). Nobody to my knowledge has ever reduced all those dozens of core exercises to three simple groups - it’s so clear to me now!!! These two are such a lucky find!! 🙏 And they menage to be calm and hilarious at the same time. Those hyper-energetic, neurotic, fast-talking trainers just do my head in.. Bravo, brothers!👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@alexwood1921]

Such a great vid, makes me less stressed about doing something wrong. Its hard to crawl and pick shit up wrong!

[@joachim8202]

Great video! Was wondering if you could elaborate briefly on why carrying exercises are so important for running & jumping? They seem so unrelated at first sight... Thanks a million!

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Love it liked and subscribed. I already do some farmers walks and hanging leg raises so will add the crawling and I'm sure my dog will love it.

[@playerone1431]

Wow, I didn't hope to find the best but short core exercises video... Thnx, that is what I needed

[@z33Marielena]

I love the videos that give a few movements but pack ALOT of growth potentials!!! Thank you 💗🙏🔥🕉️

[@AjaychinuShah]

Learning from the badass GHD Type-I or II, either will work, the extended CONVEX version of the ab motion is just perfect. People think its a compression well it is just in an opposite direction, not easy like you thought.

[@barreloft2858]

LOVE this! So informative. I started adding crawls to my daily mobility workouts and love/hate them!! Nice to learn the importance of the add. Thank you

[@garrettzkool63]

all practical, and real world aligned. solid video dude

[@michaellind3653]

I love how your compression strength clip explains the ancient way to get strong, find big rock and move it around!

[@nathandomke2721]

I really enjoy this content, he's concise and has a very easily understandable delivery. Subbed.

[@djstrains]

lighting and set design is excellent

[@LiveOptimistic26]

That was an incredible video. It is really amazing to see how much an effort does the entire team take to come up with such a special content every time. Really appreciate your hardwork and wonderful to see how useful and inspirational it is for the viewers. Keep coming with such super great content every time. 😀🤘🏻

[@Strengthside]

Thanks so much for the support :)

[@alastair4839]

I think this is the first time I can genuinely say I have all three covered!... never has this happened before! - I am including giving my daughter horse rides in that... and one knee has a scar-knot that makes it painful to kneel on so its always on hands and feet. Well done me!! Thanks to strength side for pointing me in the right direction

[@adahbombdon1512]

A lot of good advice for a large spectrum of strength training

[@opalpearl3051]

These guys are amazing and all I motivation I need to develop my core. Amazing.

[@luciegoikoetxea8881]

Love the video ❤ I think the most underrated exercise is crawling. A few years ago when I discovered it thanks to Strong First I would have never thought how strong this simple and basic movement can make you

[@T.Zimmer]

More Trevor!! You're awesome too, Josh!

[@timparkhouse9925]

Great point about hand exercises - love my crawling for that! Also, try using a basketball or football when crawling; let the ball roll around a bit under your feet as you pivot and swap feet and hands. The instability of the ball will make it more playful and fun and will test your core and suppleness.

[@eggpod4567]

Awesome. Going to walk to the woods right now and do some of these things.

[@derekcamarota401]

Great clip Trevor. Great advice with no nonsense about how short and no effort it takes for a six pack. Keep up the good work SS, as always.

[@nenabishop4482]

Giving them a try today 🙌

[@gator7082]

I had never thought about crawling and how it related to core strenght, appreciate the insight.

[@leangrypoulet7523]

Been doing a huge garden project at ours over the last two years. This has meant manhandling boulders (carry, dragging, flipping etc) of up to 100kgs, shoulder carrying bags of cement and sand of up to 35kgs, carrying logs, shovelling, pick-axing, sledgehammering stuff, and all of this on a plot which is on a 20% slope, so lots of terraces, steps etc. I have definitely noticed my core get stronger and thicker. 👍

[@iamdylancheek]

I know I could definitely add more core work to my workouts. However, I jump rope every single day and all of my training is bodyweight. So the variations i’m doing with pull-ups, push-ups and squats are giving me some great core strength without feeling like i’m doing strict core work. This video is going to make me add some more specific core strengthening to my workouts. Thanks always Trevor and Josh! 💪🏼

[@Strengthside]

Nice. A lot of calisthenics work trains the core automatically so high bang for your buck!

[@proverbalizer]

You could always throw in few hanging leg raise sets during the time you're already at the pullup up bar. Of course your grip can become a limiting factor if trying to do it all at once (but then increasing grip strength from more hanging can also be a bonus) L sit pullups are also a potentially interesting variation....super hard at the bottom of the range of motion

[@Weareallone348]

Thanks for everything you guys are doing! ❤

[@pavelsych7788]

What an amazing explanation! Many thanks

[@oilikaekoile]

Thank you for this. The classifications helps me immensely.

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

This was so straightforward, helpful as well as original. THANK YOU so much for this breakdown!!!

[@Entr0zy]

hey man, what camera do you use for this video please? and the microphone as well. thanks!

[@antonjoseph3307]

Great video. Thank you very much. I have limited space and was trying to figure out how best to get my workouts interesting and effective. Great ideas.

[@matthewclemente420]

Great Video ! so simple and complex I will get going on this. Thanks

[@thomasse8233]

Excellent ! Thanks Trevor

[@BeatPoet67]

Lolz. "There's no substitute for just picking up heavy shit". No beating around the bush (steady lads). I like it.

[@saulatz8614]

The background view is amazing

[@felisha7293]

Your videos are the best!! I love the simplistic way you show exercise making it fun, and being able to see improvement. I'm working on the L sits. Can hold for 12 seconds (on yoga blocks). Maybe I'll be able to turn it into a V sit one day. Get on your hands and learn new skills! Your videos always inspire me to try something new, even at my advanced age. Keep em coming!

[@tingliasmr]

Apart from your info packed videos I flipping love your sense of humour! You guys crack me up bigtime! Thank you and keep it up. Big love from Spain. :)

[@foreverofthestars01]

You're channel is amazing! ❤

[@Scott-wj9ge]

Looking at adopting this with my BJJ training. I appreciate the knowledge y’all.

[@wbworkout]

Holy crap, I am doing those leg raises already and have really and getting results. I can't wait to try the advanced versions. I get plenty of carries doing landscaping and doing similar in my weight training. Since I have seen your vids I have started jumping and crawling variations. Great vid!

[@mlzglobal]

So simple and effective! Thanks!!

[@funkefrankie1234]

So true....the past few years I started working as a stone mason helper to learn the art ....I can tell you one thing... carrying heavy stone really did a massive upgrade to core and overall strength....

[@abhaykumar619]

Thhis video looks amazingly clear, What camera are you recording yourself with? I have never seen a youtube video this beautiful,.

[@elijahrooney5577]

Love it brother. Short and to the point. Never really saw crawling as a core workout but it totally makes sense. I'll give these a shot. Thanks bro.

[@justcarineinparis]

Most underrated core exercise for me : Pilates hundreds. My favourite : Russian twist. Thank you for sharing a very interesting video !

[@vladtheimpaler9118]

compress, carry, crawl... brilliant

[@romerobjuancarlos]

Man those hanging leg raises (knees to chest) are really a game changer! I've been doing them for a little bit now and I can really tell they're good for you. Can't wait to build the bar set on the rooftop of the building I live in to try the different variations. Love the content! Keep it real. x

[@Strengthside]

they really are! Nice!

[@VanCough]

Thank you! Do you have a video/guide for a beginner crawling routine? Something I can do in the comfort of my home when I have some free time?

[@tallmantoo]

Was wondering the same. The whole crawling thing intrigues me. I've been doing some very basic crawling around the house during home workouts.

[@tallmantoo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iILFnXmJeZh5qLM

[@tallmantoo]

I found this one. It's really old but teaches the basics.

[@VanCough]

@@tallmantoo I can't see the link for some reason :/

[@tallmantoo]

@@VanCough just search Strengthside and beginner crawling. Was easy to find. Maybe the link isn't available for others as channels don't want random links posted which I get. Thought I'd try.

[@crystalleeyogaandfitness4634]

Have been following your channel. They are super helpful. Thank you! ❤

[@Emmetthartung]

Dude what a great video. Thank you for making it! It was exactly What I was hoping to find

[@younggrasshopper3531]

Game changer. Thank you SS! 😎

[@andrejalexander]

Awesome Info Man! Thank you!

[@radkin9747]

Incredible. Love these tips!

[@keithbodnar2695]

Most underrated the Ab Wheel. 10$ at walmart. Main core exersise Ray Lewis MLB Baltimore Ravens

[@animarrowgaming1607]

It's not really underrated, but my go-to core exercise is around the world. Really helped kickstart my upper body control.

[@kid.midnight]

Very direct and helpful. thank you!

[@groeivoer]

Love the video guys!

[@jayhawk09]

Love the vibes of this channel’s content. Also that hair and beard are magnificent!

[@braedenmoses]

Simple and super well explained. cheers

[@greekatso]

Great video, just came across your channel. One of my favorite core exercises is a bear crawl using an inflatable exercise ball. Put your hands on the ground, feet on the exercise ball and propel yourself forward about 40'-50', then turn around and go back. I mix this in with various core exercises.

[@kirkusarelius3365]

Solid and succinct as usual, Thanks for sharing 👊

[@mwphil]

you guys are so AWESOME! this is great info!

[@MIbra96]

Windshield wipers are awesome for rotation!

[@rbrudder]

How old are you my dude? Your physique is exactly what I desire to look like and I’m pushing 40. Great advice and exercises. Thank you.

[@janicealderson4329]

Has anyone got metal in their wrist like me from injuries; have you had it removed? I started to try to hang from a tree i knew but that wrist didn't like it at all. Great talk love the crawling, and all the rest!

[@oliguayasebesteves166]

Best trainers on earth ❤❤❤

[@franktaubenkraut2217]

I like doing these 3 core exercises. I'll add pull-ups in L-Sit position too. I did a pull up challenge in February and definitely noticed a core difference by doing them every day. I read about it before but can actually say I saw and felt a difference.

[@pepgorilla]

Crawling is an excellent exercise, amazing benefits for shoulders and core

[@primitivojdavis]

Zercher squats/deadlifts light up your core like nothing else 🔥

[@deanhenry4668]

Excellent video, thank you for posting

[@Durzo1259]

The best ab exercise I ever found was the ab roller (that wheel with the two handles). Every muscle in my abs feels it like crazy. But recently I started doing jumping jacks and I'm really surprised by how sore my abs are after doing those.

[@adrianmcleod3067]

Jumping jacks?

[@Durzo1259]

@@adrianmcleod3067 Just search them on KZbin; no doubt you'll recognize them once you see them. They don't look like an ab exercise, but my abs felt it everywhere.

[@adrianmcleod3067]

@@Durzo1259 I’m familiar with jumping jacks, it’s just that it’s the first time I’ve heard of anybody feeling it in their abs. Also, I’ve been struggling to feel my core working during exercises like leg raises, planks, dead bugs. I used to feel them working but then my hips started taking over and it’s like they went offline. I just stopped trying and decided to focus on other things instead.

[@Durzo1259]

@@adrianmcleod3067 I was probably on the edge of being sore from the ab roller and the jacks pushed it over the edge.. So yeah, do the ab roller and that's every ab worked in one exercise.

[@marcob5549]

most of all: it is fun to do! Thanks!