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Strong Core Exercises: Dead Bug, Side Bridge, and Bird Dog

Introduction Core exercises like the dead bug, side bridge, and bird dog are foundational movements that go beyond building visible abs—they strengthen the deep stabilizing muscles essential for overall health and performance. These exercises improve (1) core stability, (2) enhance spinal health, and (3) promote better balance and posture. Unlike traditional crunches, they target multiple […]

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These Jefit Core Exercises are Essential in Any Workout Plan

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Core strength is the foundation of a well-rounded fitness program. A strong core stabilizes the spine, supports balance, and enables efficient movement across a wide range of exercises. In everyday life and in sports, the core is engaged in nearly every motion, from standing up to lifting objects or jumping and sprinting. Strengthening core muscles

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Mastering the Copenhagen Plank: Core Strength Redefined

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

The Copenhagen Plank, also referred to as “Suspended Side Plank,” is a powerful exercise that enhances core strength, stability, and functional fitness, making it a valuable addition to any core routine for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.

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The Ultimate Guide to Plank Exercises: Forearm vs. Extended Arm

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Plank exercises are a staple in fitness routines worldwide, celebrated for their ability to strengthen the core, improve posture, and enhance overall stability.

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Want Strong Abs? Do More Core Stabilization Exercises

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

What is one thing an athlete and most gym-goers have in common? Both are trying to developed strong, ripped abs and developing core stabilization is important for both.

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4 Great Core Exercises You’re Not Doing on Jefit App

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

The reason why the blog title includes “you’re probably not doing” is because each of these core exercises have been downloaded only a few thousand times. More popular exercises, found in the Jefit app exercise database, have been downloaded 1-2 million times.

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The Best Way to Get Rock-Hard Abs for the New Year

General Fitness, Nutrition Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

We know that getting rock-hard abs is a combination of hard work and healthy nutrition. That hard work comes from inside as well as outside of the gym.

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5 Squat Variations to Improve Your Training

Workout Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Squats should be a staple in every gym goer’s training plan. They are an ideal lower body exercise that can also work your core and other other muscle groups when performed correctly. There are many squat variations that you can try, each has their own benefits. Whether you are a beginner squatter or seasoned veteran,

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Strong Core: Four Effective Exercises for Bullet Proof Abs & Back

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

When in doubt about how to best work the the abdominal area, think about two these things. One, continue to challenge yourself using different movement patterns and of course the second, pay close attention to diet. How you fuel your body is extremely important for bullet proof abs and performance alike. When looking for unique

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5 Effective Ab Exercises for Developing a Strong Core

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Developing strong ab muscles is just one of the components needed to improve core strength. Strong abdominal muscles are important but a strong, functional core is the key to optimum performance! The ultimate goal is to activate the superficial and deep abdominal muscles to work in concert with the other core muscles. All of the

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Build a Strong Functional Core with these 3 Exercises

Exercise Tips, Workout Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

You can usually tell the shape someone is in by looking at one area of their body. The health benefits of a strong, functional core go well beyond just aesthetics. A strong, functional core makes life in the gym much easier. It also improves posture, decreases the chances of having back issues, makes activities more

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Want to Get Stronger in the Gym? Develop Core Stability

General Fitness / Michael Wood, CSCS

One of the leading back experts in the world is Stuart McGill, PhD. He has spent his career, spanning more than 30-years, researching spinal biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada. His core stability program, known as the Big 3, is one of the most often performed core exercise programs. His routine is so

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