FFT Monthly Community Group Calls🎙️ Feb 11th, 2025

February 11th, 2025

Core Strength Beyond Planks

We broke down what your core really is, why just doing planks isn’t enough, and how to train for both strength & stability. One of the biggest takeaways? Most people don’t engage their core properly!

✅ How to Brace Your Core Correctly:

• Punch Test → Imagine someone is about to hit your stomach—you wouldn’t suck in, you’d brace & tighten

• Balloon Test → Blow into a balloon—your core expands in 360 degrees (not just your belly)

• Apply this to ALL movements—whether lifting, planking, or carrying heavy

✅ Best Core Exercises:

🟢 Stability → Dead Bug, Pallof Press, Side Planks

🔵 Strength → Hanging Leg Raises, Woodchoppers, Farmer’s Carry

🟡 Dynamic → Plank with Reach, Bear Crawls, Turkish Get-Up

Challenge: Pick ONE core move & commit to it 3x this week