Thread: How strong of a core?

Originally Posted by Doublebase

That is what I thought. It would take a long time to do sets of 8 min planks.

Agreed. I also wonder why one would if only for bragging rights. Once Id get to a 2 minute mark, Id move on to harder isometrics.

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I am not sure what you mean with the situps.. If my knees are bent and I am on the floor, I am already at 90 degrees. Exercise ball? You mean stability ball? With my knees bent on a stability ball, I am sitting upright on the ball. If my legs are on the ball, then once again, I am laying flat.

And 8 minutes planks are crazy.

Haha dude when I was typing it I was thinking "no one's going to get what I mean" I'll go dig up a picture or something it's so simple yet so hard to explain without images I guess.

Anyway yeah I would say the primary focus of core strength is for stability in preventing unwanted movement around the pelvic area and lower abdomen that comprimises your stability. It can also help you run better by allowing you to have better form.