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Gains Digest — Issue #18
Strong Core. Strong Everything.
Geoffrey Peters II
October 01, 2025
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🏋️♂️ Quick Gym Hack: Train Core for Stability, Not Just Abs
Crunches aren’t enough.
A strong core = stronger squats, presses, and pulls.
Add:
Plank variations (front, side, weighted)
Hanging knee raises
Anti-rotation moves (Pallof press)
A stable core makes every lift better.
💡 Gains Tip of the Week: Brace Before You Move
Don’t just go through the motion.
Before every rep, take a breath, brace your core, and move with control.
This protects your spine, increases strength, and makes lifts safer.
📉 Myth Busted: “Abs Are Made by Endless Sit-Ups”
🚫 Wrong.
Abs are made by:
Calorie control (show them)
Compound lifts (build them)
Smart ab work (strengthen them)
1000 crunches won’t reveal abs if your diet’s off.
🧠 Mindset Shift: Foundation Before Flex
Strong arms look good.
Strong legs carry you.
But your core? That’s the base. Build it, and every other muscle benefits.
👊 Final Word
A weak core = weak everything.
Train it with intent. Eat to support it. And remember: a strong midsection is about strength first, looks second.
📬 Forward this to the guy who skips core day.
📩 Reply and tell me: What’s your go-to core exercise?