When selecting the best core exercises, we need to look past just trying to build a 'strong' core. We need to rather understand the function of the core, so that with this context we can choose the best exercises to enhance the functional abilities of the spine. We have proven how ineffective the situp is as a core exercise and how doing situps cause lower back pain. The US Navy seem to agree with these findings too, which is why they have stopped using the situp in their training regime.

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Chapters:
0:00 Start
0:30 Is the situp a functional movement?
1:57 Why the situp causes spine instability
4:06 How the situp stresses the spine
5:00 Why the navy stopped using the situp core exercise
5:38 How we should train the core
8:00 Using isometric core exercises
9:11 Training the core for endurance rather than strength
10:11 Summary

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