Core conditioning?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:34 pm
I haven't been serious about the gym for awhile now and am just getting back into it, via the BP (I'm only on day 2 of the famine phase). At any rate, I noticed that my lower back was much weaker than my legs on squats and hampered me from really pushing it. Here's my question to the community:
Q. There's a lot of talk about "core" fitness these days, and I'm wondering how much truth or hype there is to it. I understand the importance of a strong foundation, but aren't I contracting/working those muscles when I do my heavy lifts? Do I really need the pilates, exercise balls, etc. to accomplish this?
Any input is greatly appreciated!!
Q. There's a lot of talk about "core" fitness these days, and I'm wondering how much truth or hype there is to it. I understand the importance of a strong foundation, but aren't I contracting/working those muscles when I do my heavy lifts? Do I really need the pilates, exercise balls, etc. to accomplish this?
Any input is greatly appreciated!!