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Abs and Core: 8 WeeksA solid core, strong abs and a back that holds up, in 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week

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By the end, you know your core's strengths and weak spots measured by 5 tests, you've mastered 18 ab and core exercises, and you follow an 8-week plan that raises the difficulty in a measurable way.

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Who it's for

Beginners and athletes who want stronger abs, a better core for their sport or their lifts, and a trunk that supports the back in everyday life.

Inside

  • 5 timed core tests and the ratios that reveal your imbalances
  • 18 exercises explained: technique, mistakes, easier and harder versions
  • 8-week plan in 3 levels, 3 workouts of 20 to 30 minutes
  • What ab exercises do and don't do for a flat stomach
  • How to add this plan to lifting, running or a team sport
  • 8-week training log

What you get

  • The full guide as a PDF (26 A4 pages), to print or read on your phone
  • Week-by-week plans: exercises, sets, reps, rest and progression
  • Exercise technique and the most common mistakes
  • A tick-box training log at the end
  • The studies behind the advice, with references

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Forearm plank
Forearm plank. Photo: nenadstojkovicart, CC BY 2.0
Side plank with straight arm, outdoors
Side plank with straight arm, outdoors. Photo: PTPioneer, CC BY 2.0
Plank balanced on two medicine balls
Plank balanced on two medicine balls. Photo: Jgcastor, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The method

  1. 1Primary sources: published studies and official guidelines, never a forum.
  2. 2Every number linked to its source, listed at the end of the guide.
  3. 3Dated editions: every guide shows its update date.

Built from the guidelines and publications of:

  • World Health Organization
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Chapters

  1. 01Before You Start
  2. 02Understanding Your Core
  3. 03Breathing and Bracing
  4. 04Starting Tests
  5. 05The 18 Exercises
  6. 06When to Move to the Next Version
  7. 07The 8-Week Plan
  8. 0810-Minute Express Workouts
  9. 09Adding This Plan to Your Training
  10. 10Common Mistakes
  11. 11Frequently Asked Questions
  12. 12Training Log
  13. 13Sources

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