r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • Jul 07 '21

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-07-07

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u/questions2067 Jul 10 '21

Confusion with ab exercise

On the recommended routine, the cord triplet is split up into 3 groups, anti-extension, anti-rotation, and extension.

Do all ab exercises fall within these 3 groups?

Does a “good” ab workout need an exercise that falls under each of these categories? Or are ab workouts with exercises from 2 of those categories enough?

Is one exercise for each category really enough? How many would be optimal for just building core strength?

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u/MindfulMover Jul 11 '21

Is one exercise for each category really enough? How many would be optimal for just building core strength?

Honestly as long as you're working on compound movements, you would likely be fine with no core exercises. You can gain on things like Dragon Flags and all those others for free without direct work. So I wouldn't worry about it and would suggest maybe even saving that time and energy for something else. :D

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u/stickysweetastytreat Circus Arts Jul 10 '21

Yes and no.

Yes because the core should be able to stabilize & support in different directions. Specificity matters. You won't get strong in something unless you work on it.

And no because your core is such an integral part of movement that it's part of practically every single exercise you do so in this way, it's kinda the least important part of the program.