Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
When you think of ab exercises, most of us think of things like sit-ups, crunches, flutter kicks, etc. What if I told you to stop doing ab exercises? I promise there's a better way to condition your core. All of those exercises are just work for work's sake. They don't teach your body to move well. They just train muscles.
Your abs perform two functions. The first is obvious. It's to move your trunk. The second is to turn your trunk into an anchor for the rest of your body to pull against. The basic gym ab exercises don't offer enough stimulation and environment for your body to organize through varied situations and environments. Adding intensity or complexity to natural movements does a fantastic job of conditioning your core. Remember a strong, mobile, and healthy core is a consequence of quality movement. Not the goal.
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When you think of ab exercises, most of us think of things like sit-ups, crunches, flutter kicks, etc. What if I told you to stop doing ab exercises? I promise there's a better way to condition your core. All of those exercises are just work for work's sake. They don't teach your body to move well. They just train muscles.
Your abs perform two functions. The first is obvious. It's to move your trunk. The second is to turn your trunk into an anchor for the rest of your body to pull against. The basic gym ab exercises don't offer enough stimulation and environment for your body to organize through varied situations and environments. Adding intensity or complexity to natural movements does a fantastic job of conditioning your core. Remember a strong, mobile, and healthy core is a consequence of quality movement. Not the goal.
About Me: bit.ly/2OgeBGv
Shirts: bit.ly/2FJAjyM
Social:
Patreon: patreon.com/drbennotarealdr
Facebook: bit.ly/2h2cKp2
Instagram: bit.ly/2zvzl4m
Website: BenjamynSmith.com
Shirts: chalkmakesyoustronger.com
Video Gear:
Cameras: amzn.to/2F3cGiy
amzn.to/2x2R4U2
Lens: amzn.to/2yK1jtJ
Mics: amzn.to/2g5ePDu
amzn.to/2E10pvX
Lighting: amzn.to/2fuaKF5
amzn.to/2yKrrUb
About This Channel:
Hey everyone! Ben Smith, AKA Doctor Ben Not A Real Doctor! I’m a movement dork, a nutritional explorer, and a lifestyle engineer. I’m here to share my experience with health and fitness with you. I share information on fitness, movement, health, nutrition, and lifestyle design to help you live a long, happy, healthy life! If you’d like to know the full story click the link next to about me above!
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