Im a trainercrunches wont build a strong core, do these 3 exercises instead

Sit up and take note, folks.UK-based personal trainer James Stirling, known on Instagram as @London_Fitness_Guy, has taken to the platform to share his insights on what does and does not build core strength.

Debunking a commonly held belief, he explained, “Doing loads of crunches is not going to build you a strong core.”Why is a strong core a priority? The core area also called the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC), stabilizes the upper and lower body, improving posture, supporting mobility, and preventing injury.Stirling shared that while many think a ripped midsection indicates core strength, the real deal is deeper.

“A strong core actually refers to our deep muscles that are at least one layer below the surface muscles.Essentially, if you can see a muscle, it’s superficial, and it’s not a primary core muscle.”Superficiality hasn’t stopped men from seeking six-pack surgery.

Known as high-definition liposuction, this “ab-etching” procedure involves sculpting stomach muscles via surgery and is surging in popularity.As the name suggests, high-definition lipo provides a degree of definition not offered by the traditional procedure, which removes fat and volume but doesn’t deal with the underlying “anatomy.”If you’d rather earn an ab and build your core without cosmetic procedures, Stirling recommends a holy trinity of focused exercises.

Stirling explained that dumbbell drags are a “really good exercise to build strength in your hips, glutes, and core.” To begin, assume a high plank position with a dumbbell, kettlebell, or other weighted object positioned outside one of your hands.Using the opposite arm, reach under your body to grab the weight.

Keeping your hips and torso still, drag the weight across the ground and position it outside the dragging arm.Repeat on the other side and continue alternating for 40 seconds.

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