31/03/2026
Earlier in my training i used to think the leaner i got the more my abs would show but that doenst mean that you have strong abs just because you can see them. Looking back i wasnt building them i was just uncovering them.
When training them under tension and bracing them through movements you begins to strengthen your abs and the thickness of the muslce making them stronger and more efficient and safer through movements with a purpose.
Overhead movements are powerful for building core bracing because they challenge your body to stay stable under load in a naturally vulnerable position. When a weight is held overhead, your centre of gravity shifts, and your core has to work harder to keep your spine neutral and your ribs stacked over your hips.This teaches your body how to stabilise under pressure, which transfers directly into safer lifting, better posture, and more control in everyday movements.
Some of my staples are
Front rack lunge / squat
Overhead lunge
Seated shoulder press
Farmers carry
The goal isnt about esthetics at all it is about building strength properly and fueling the body to do so.
