Core Training for Powerlifters: Beyond the Six-Pack

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Discover how to build bulletproof trunk strength that will transform your squat, bench press, and deadlift performance through proven powerlifting techniques that go far beyond traditional ab training. This comprehensive guide reveals the anatomy, bracing methods, and specific anti-extension, anti-rotation, and anti-flexion exercises that elite strength athletes use to create maximum force transfer and spinal stability under heavy loads. Learn the programming strategies and exercise progressions that will turn your midsection into an unbreakable foundation for lifting personal records while maintaining long-term spinal health.

Deadbug With Band Pullover

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The dead bug with band pullover combines the foundational core stability of the classic dead bug exercise with upper back strengthening through resistance band pullover movements, creating a compound exercise that challenges your entire torso while teaching crucial bracing and coordination skills. This innovative core exercise targets your transverse abdominis, latissimus dorsi, and postural muscles simultaneously, making it an essential movement for athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking to improve spine stability, reduce back pain, and enhance functional movement patterns. Learn the proper setup, execution techniques, and programming strategies to master this underrated exercise that bridges the gap between isolated core work and integrated functional fitness training.