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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@andyst1903]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@BigDome1]

One of the best and most underrated core exercises is to walk up or down hill and maintain completely straight posture, whilst engaging your core. So the angle of your body should be parallel to the hill, as though you were walking on flat ground. Engage your core the whole time. Other than that I like extended planks, hollow body holds and weighted hollow body leg raises (ankle weights are a really good way to do this.)

[@astrocslopes863]

You mean perpendicular, not parallel

[@BigDome1]

@@astrocslopes863 thanks

[@Mani_Matter]

one of the best natural bodybuilder

[@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 .

[@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. 👍

[@thorenjohn]

Inspiring, intelligent and no-nonsense. Thank you!

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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....

[@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

[@mrsd685]

Damn! After all that powerlifting and carrying patients on stretchers in my 20's had I known about these workouts, I may have bypassed bilateral carpal tunnel surgery. No matter. These techniques are awesome! And I will have to incorporate into my life. Never too late to learn! ❤

[@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!

[@annawitter5161]

As an older lady with a herniated lumber disc sit-ups and supine leg raises are no long possible. I do hanging with knee lifts and leg raises on parallel bars. I have a very solid 18month grandson who takes care of the lifting! I have done yoga forever and love crawling in and out of poses. This really works for me, I am still very firm and look great

[@thecollegeofra]

I just started crawling. It's been an absolute godsend. I do an elbow military crawl/moving plank which is great for my abs, bear crawl, and crab walk for the triceps. These are the only 3 crawls that I am doing right now. I need more. Specifically for the back and to open (not strengthen) the chest. My chest is so closed.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@kilgoretrout6136]

Functional....dynamic.... compound movements. Negative sit-ups for gains in strength size are one of the best exercises for the rectus abdominis imho. Legs supported at the ankle , heels on the floor , abdominal wall should be fully contracted at the top(each section of the muscle should be as short as possible on both sides of the rectus abdominis) , then slowly resist while "unfolding the abdominal wall". You can use a belt or piece of rope to pull yourself back up. Try it. Often BW is enough at first. The need for additional weight happens quickly. Several sets till failure two times a week. It's a great addition to any "core" routine. Being able to do a sit-up without your heels lifting off the ground while your knees are at 50 % flexion is a great way to measure strength in the abdominal wall. A strong abdominal wall will allow you to do it almost effortlessly. You must " roll up " the abdominal wall and not sit straight up. The spine must flex fully without the tension leaving the muscle and transferring to the hip flexors.

[@AmandaForbessalway]

Thank you on my fitness journey liking the content

[@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.

[@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!👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@earldoan1113]

I Iiked your video. I carried a step ladder twice around the outside of the house and found that it worked my core and my arms and my legs. Then I picked up a heavy orchard ladder and carried it twice around the house and I was wasted. I carried them on top of my shoulder. This is now going to be in my workout program twice a week. I have two heavy extension ladders that I hope to work into my routine eventually.

[@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.

[@michaellind3653]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@BeatPoet67]

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

[@keithbodnar2695]

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

[@hypebeatz563]

I carry a 25kg sand bag on each shoulder at work and I can confidently say that is a phenomenal way to develop core strength. Also the L sit is kinda underrated because some people think it only works triceps

[@a12i9]

Doing planks kinda changed my life, it made my body change from a noodle to a fairly fit person. Because of the core I built through it I suddenly was able to learn handstands, keep up in yoga class, run 5k... it kinda multiplied

[@animarrowgaming1607]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@z33Marielena]

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

[@iptfitnesshanfordca.5419]

love it lift some heavy shit....my fav HALO w kb, ab rollout with ball or wheel or oly bar w plates, ab wings when arms shot from pull up days....interestingly there is a seated version which I thought was lame but when I did it I could see abs in first ronund...seated letter w leg lifts, seated cross over opposite toe touch,seated elbow towards opposite knee touch....keep rocking

[@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.

[@alexwood1921]

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

[@vladtheimpaler9118]

compress, carry, crawl... brilliant

[@justcarineinparis]

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

[@floridawoman25]

Best exercise is clearing land by hand with an ax and machete and power tools......it's a nonstop bending over, twisting, crawling , lifting, gathering, walking. The next day , upper thighs hurt like hell, lower leg muscles, stomach muscles, arm, shoulder, even hands, even though I go to the gym every 2 days. And you are right, crawling is the best exercise yet. Great video.

[@10thmountainvet]

Loving the channel; so are all 5 kids! Wish I would have been doing more of this type of training before I hit 45 lol.

[@gator7082]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@playerone1431]

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

[@eggpod4567]

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

[@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.

[@henrybolger6109]

That one hand leg raise was impressive.

[@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.

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

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

[@matthewclemente420]

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

[@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.

[@wooheehaa]

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

[@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!

[@0justacasual]

I use to be over 300lbs and at rock bottom some offered me a second chance and it started with working out something I despised doing then I found calisthenics and the switched flipped now I’m down to 152 whatt change for me was why was I doing it for, before it was to show people they was wrong about me but then I realized it was to show me how right I was about me. I decided I wanted to eat and drink whatever I want and still have abs so I put the work in so I can indulge in things I love.

[@0justacasual]

I like to challenge myself with like windshield wipers or I have one I like to do when I’m doing pull-ups or chin ups idk if it has a name just tried and liked it

[@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!

[@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.

[@MIbra96]

Windshield wipers are awesome for rotation!

[@thelanguagefantastic]

Would never have considered carries for core workouts, but makes so much sense. Huh. Something to think about!! I personally find that whenever I was doing a lot of work on hip flexor strength / compression for L-sits, high kicks, jumps etc that the core came with it naturally. I've never looked as strong / been as strong as when I regularly trained kicks.

[@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!

[@opalpearl3051]

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

[@joahlnaik4701]

Love the explanation about the importance of crawling and doing funky rotation movements with the hands and feet on the ground! Definitely going to incorporate been putting it off for a while, I crawl occasionally and always love the sensation! Especially when crawling slow and trying to get them coordination gainz 😀😀

[@jayhawk09]

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

[@primitivojdavis]

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

[@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!

[@SeanMcDonnell33]

Dude, where that link below for the hanging lifts progression and technique?

[@mmafan3]

This is pure gold! Thank you!

[@RUSSIAN_SPY_INC]

Every ten days or so I carry my groceries 3.4 K and when I get home I feel like I can do infinite pushups as my core is locked in.

[@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.

[@Scott-wj9ge]

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

[@djstrains]

lighting and set design is excellent

[@adahbombdon1512]

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

[@oilikaekoile]

Thank you for this. The classifications helps me immensely.

[@gumbyrotten]

Carrying equals time under tension. Great for a nice pump !!

[@AjaychinuShah]

So O'Haras have their Free Life Movement and Motion Program and now YOU now have something way more potent like The Silver MegaTron. The beginnings OF, a (Situational Life Awareness ISOD Situational Life Alertness) Program.

[@nathandomke2721]

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

[@garrettzkool63]

all practical, and real world aligned. solid video dude

[@irieandites]

You guys are great. But if you’re focusing on core, it’s important to mention the deeper layers of your core, and regulating intraabdominal pressure. You’ve got tenting at the linea alba. So these movements may lead to ripped abs, as you guys nicely display, but there’s so much more to the core & it’s strength. Someone with a six pack has clearly trained their rectus abdominus, but it doesn’t always equate to a strong core. It took me a long time to learn this. I wouldn’t want anyone else getting the wrong idea. Sometimes you can do more harm than good. 🙏🏻

[@Strengthside]

The only movement that trains the abs is compression. The 2nd is bracing which is intraabdominal pressure, the 3rd is rotation and the 3d nature of the spine. We make things simple, rather than complicated by talking about line alba which the average person has no idea what is

[@mrttitude2268]

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[@filmnlnja]

suitcase carries are awesome (anything kinda unilateral)

[@michaelmichael819]

That was a lot of very valuable information and many helpful suggestions crammed into four and a half minutes. Great job! Kind Regards, michael

[@Emmetthartung]

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

[@TheRhythmOfLife1972]

Yeah, you used Chapter Headings, keep it up❗

[@PullupDip]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!💪