Here is the lowdown 👇🏼
Doing sit ups day in and day out, especially without really activating properly, isn’t doing much in terms of making your abs & core a hell of a lot more powerful.
Why should I care?
Well, a strong core is your foundation for power, stability, and endurance in the ring or in any performance based sport.
Once again, lets be clear, there is so many better ways to make your core / abs much stronger and more powerful.
Begin by adding more of these and watch how things begin to change:
▪️Planks - Still the ultimate core stabilizer.
▪️Hollow holds/rocks - Perfect for gymnastics-based core strength.
▪️Toes to bar - Amps up your grip and shoulder stability.
▪️V-ups - Targets upper and lower abs for dynamic strength.
▪️L-sits - Intense abs, hip flexors, and obliques engagement.
▪️Deadlifts - Core strength meets spinal stability.
▪️Squats - Engages your core to maintain posture under weight.
▪️Russian twists - Carves your obliques with or without weights.
▪️Mountain climbers - Boosts your cardio and core simultaneously.
▪️Front rack carries & Iso Holds - Builds endurance with posture-perfecting walks and holds.
▪️Front rack squats - Enhances upright stability with every squat.
▪️Front rack lunges - Steps up your balance and core control.
▪️Thrusters - Combines squats and presses for explosive power.
▪️Cleans and clean variations - Master explosive moves for a supreme core challenge (classified as a brilliant core to extremity exercise)
🥊 Combat athlete?
Each of these exercises are chosen for its effectiveness in building the kind of core strength that fighters need: the power to punch harder, the stability to move with precision, and the endurance to outlast any opponent.
✅ Mix these exercises into your training regimen to develop a fighter’s core that’s not just about looks but about real, functional strength where it counts.
💡 Remember though, technique is always key. Focus on form to maximize gains and minimize injury risks.
Save this and use when needed.
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