Merry X’mas to Me! ;)

I got myself a trainer to work on my core.

Yes, I know there are lots of workouts out and almost every exercise is on BB.com… but I hate working my core so I need the extra push.

Used to do a lot of core training in judo. Hated it.

When I started doing heavy compounds, I noticed it worked my core. So I did what Arnold recommended. Train without a weight belt and straps.

I started light but as my core got stronger I was able to lift heavy again. I noticed greater overall strength gains.

I was able to add 40lbs to my bench in 8 weeks. All this from doing deadlift, clean and press, and squats without a belt and strap.

Since I’m not able to go heavy as I’m still recovering from a knee op and shoulder injury, my core has been sliding. Recently, I noticed my hip flexors weakening when I stand for too long.

So now I’m doing core work once a week and hope to work it up to twice.

;)


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