Top 5 WORST Ab Exercise Mistakes (And How To FIX Them)

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  • @redefiningstrengthOC
    @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +90

    If you feel your lower back CONSTANTLY COMPENSATING, this article has the full pelvic tilt progression as well as some other great ways to learn how to properly engage and work your abs - redefiningstrength.com/stop-letting-your-low-back-take-over-25-lower-ab-exercises-and-workout/

    • @andresfelipeorozcovallejo6455
      @andresfelipeorozcovallejo6455 4 роки тому

      Sería muy bueno, que agregaran subtítulos en español.

    • @Egyptian1998
      @Egyptian1998 4 роки тому +1

      I wanna meet you anywhere you are .. can you come to Egypt? Unfortunately gym In Egypt is a rare thing ,something extraordinary in people's lives, not a part of their lives ,so If you come to Egypt you will earn gold!!😂😂

    • @giantstonehead2811
      @giantstonehead2811 4 роки тому +1

      New subscriber. I dig your channel. I have questions about training that I haven't really seen addressed much on youtube. I need core training myself due to having fairly bad scoliosis, hence why I'm on this video. What do you recommend for people with scoliosis? In my case, I have two approximately forty-five degree curves moving in opposite directions, so I have a lateral S going on in my spine. I can't twist very well, as you might guess. My left shoulder dips some. I find back squats uncomfortable and generally avoid much heavy lifting. Any tips are appreciated!

    • @annmathews
      @annmathews 4 роки тому +2

      Cori your videos are absolutely amazing! I recently started working out and facing the same problems you mentioned here. Thanks for the info. Evth is so perfectly explained showing your knowledge on the subject 💪🏼

    • @franciscavilhenaloio3196
      @franciscavilhenaloio3196 4 роки тому

      Andres felipe Orozco vallejo linda
      Linda

  • @zxc1972
    @zxc1972 4 роки тому +355

    After almost 35 years of combat sports, finally someone tells me not only why I shouldn't put my hands behind my back when doing leg raises - but how to bloody fix it!
    Absolutely brilliant stuff.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +11

      So glad it helps!

    • @kylrapture
      @kylrapture 4 роки тому +7

      I'm 41 and have been doing leg raises since I was 18, never been told this! I was shocked. I too really appreciate the explanations. The one comment I took away from this was the remark regards the intention behind the exercise, i.e the plank.

    • @michaelblacktree
      @michaelblacktree 4 роки тому

      The military didn't tell us about that, either. smh...

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben 4 роки тому +142

    "You have to regress to progress ". I've never heard that, it applies to so many things!! Love it!!

    • @faith5401
      @faith5401 4 роки тому

      Regression exercises is usually use in corrective exercises or in rehab n in pt. lts very common :)

  • @danieledragone423
    @danieledragone423 4 роки тому +263

    The only personal trainer that I would train with.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +16

      Glad the videos help!

    • @rebeccaesquivel3711
      @rebeccaesquivel3711 4 роки тому +5

      She's amazing!! Her explanations are spot on.

    • @bl4ckflow3r
      @bl4ckflow3r 4 роки тому +1

      I was just thinking the same thing!

    • @kmarcol1
      @kmarcol1 3 роки тому

      This really helped me

    • @Peace-lr7mt
      @Peace-lr7mt 3 роки тому +1

      There are thousands of great trainers out there. You just have to find the right one. They cost a fortune though, so being able to click on a video is great.

  • @YOU-ek8uu
    @YOU-ek8uu 4 роки тому +185

    *REGRESS TO PROGRESS*
    _Should be a life motto and mantra!_

  • @judysmith-randle1558
    @judysmith-randle1558 4 роки тому +28

    "Regress to progress!" I am almost certain that is my first time hearing it put in those words. That needs to be a mantra...for life.
    You have assisted me with improving my teaching style. Much Thanks. (doing my abs..TONIGHT..before I go to bed) Gotta' find the "gold" in every situation...thanks for being part of the "gold." Be safe and well!

  • @dariakudla6856
    @dariakudla6856 4 роки тому +34

    this video is what i absolutely needed to stop going straight into a potential injury. Thank you! Super helpful :)

  • @dylanjones268
    @dylanjones268 2 роки тому +2

    Just subscribed, you're the first youtuber fitness instructor who cares about teaching the small but very important details to working out properly. I'm subscribed to many and each time I get an interest in becoming healthy I start doing what I see them trying to tell me and I always end up sore and in some cases, hurting really bad. Knowing how to do an exercise to not only get the most out of it but also to avoid injury is just good to know. I will study these videos and 3 days prior to starting them, I will quit smoking. I don't really have much in life but my body and mind and at 39 I feel it might be too late.. that doesn't mean I can't still try. Cheers!

  • @paidinfull5844
    @paidinfull5844 4 роки тому +20

    Thank you very much for these in depth videos. These really slow down and show you what you need to focus on but not bore me in anyway. Thank you for your time and effort on your channel

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +1

      So glad they help without being boring! :-)

    • @YOU-ek8uu
      @YOU-ek8uu 4 роки тому +1

      Very informative with a simplistic delivery. Love it.

  • @athena7071
    @athena7071 4 роки тому +9

    Ooooh this was really really helpful ! Had been feeling that strain on my lower back, now I know why. Thanks!!

    • @athena7071
      @athena7071 4 роки тому +3

      Coming back to leave an update: I did isolated ab workouts like you suggested - floor exercises lying on my back instead of just doing planks and also added in good stretches for the lower back....et voila ! the lower back is feeling good again! Thanks !!

  • @msve3730
    @msve3730 4 роки тому +22

    I did 50 Cat-cows and mannnnn⚠️ did I feel my abs. I always had the issue with my hip flexors taking over.

  • @catharinemacdonald3783
    @catharinemacdonald3783 4 роки тому +3

    Great video! Thank you for explaining why hands in low back isn't a good idea. It's never felt right to me.

  • @isaacgarcia8279
    @isaacgarcia8279 4 роки тому +1

    I've only seen two videos and already think you are most definitely the best fitness channel in youtube, can't wait to watch so many more of your videos and educate myself and adjust my exercises. Thank you for what you do.

  • @nanzzee22
    @nanzzee22 3 роки тому

    The only fitness videos that I watch till the end...its because of the proper info she gives and the doggo that comes at the end😅....amazing videos!!

  • @irisdawnmiranda7808
    @irisdawnmiranda7808 4 роки тому +1

    I tend to put my hands on the butt area whenever I do a leg raise because I can feel my tailbone "scratching" the ground and it hurts so much. I guess I need a good workout mat for that...

  • @Helkewen
    @Helkewen 4 роки тому +2

    First of all THANK YOU for your videos, they're...extremely hepfull! I'm starting doing exercise at home after almost all my life doing a little bit of sports, gym rutines, yoga, a little bit of crossfit, pilates... allmost all of them poorly guided for my level and in very bad mental mood from myself. Except pilates! Thanks to pilates I've learned the importance of: knowing your body, learning listen to the muscles, isolating and activating them. Now I'm applying this. I'm totally focusing of quallity and not as much in quantity. I felt in love with your channel because it's very very istructive on movement quallity, propioception, self knowledgement and I think that's the best way to take care of your body properly and have the best results. Thank you very much!

  • @LarrySmith-oo3rc
    @LarrySmith-oo3rc 4 роки тому

    You are awesome!! I have a trainer and she never explained things this way. She does focus on my correct movement but this explains things so much better

  • @Greg_Chock
    @Greg_Chock 4 роки тому +2

    For #5, Matt Schifferle has a great tip for planks. Try and squeeze your elbows/arms towards your toes for an added isometric component. Easy to get the shakes doing that.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +1

      Definitely engaging your back to pack and support your shoulders is key as I mention in my Plank Mistakes video ;-)

  • @PonyExpressway
    @PonyExpressway 2 роки тому

    You need to regress to progress. Love this

  • @LarryMorrow2
    @LarryMorrow2 4 роки тому

    The hip flexor Psoas Major, originates from the anterior /lateral bodies of the lumbar vertebrae. High rep toning (tensioning) Psoas, with intent to grow (hypertrophy) the Rectus Abdominis is not only a common mistake for achieving the fitness goal, but a common cause of low back pain and neuropathy issues.
    You make great videos.
    I really like this one.

  • @M_Rasmussen58
    @M_Rasmussen58 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for all of the advice you provide us!!

  • @Leonard_Wilson
    @Leonard_Wilson 4 роки тому

    I look at your videos as well as other physical fitness videos on UA-cam. I keep hearing inconsistent advice in regards to crunches. Some people say that it's useless and others think that it's an integral part of a workout. I'm trying to eat enough food to build muscle mass and have bigger biceps while losing the gut that I have. That's quite a challenge.

  • @jewel56
    @jewel56 4 роки тому

    These are great tips. I feel like a lot of people are reluctant to "regress to progress" and prefer using bandaids and poor form just to get sweaty and "feel" like they're being productive...even with poor form and too difficult exercises. Stressful during my group fitness classes haha

  • @GODSPEAKS898
    @GODSPEAKS898 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! I did realize that I was doing my abdominal workouts the wrong way. I did not realize i was doing my abdominal exercises incorrectly and I did notice the pain in my lower back every time I did some of the workouts you demonstrated. Thank you for sharing the proper way of working out my abs. Love ❤️ your channel and the way you provide the proper way to exercise without injury.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +1

      So glad the tips help Janine! It's always about being conscious of what we feel working so we can adjust!

  • @SunitaDevi-tj5nx
    @SunitaDevi-tj5nx 4 роки тому +1

    You are superb maim

  • @robblanks2141
    @robblanks2141 4 роки тому

    Teacher you have what I consider a well made women’s physique. Your videos are quite professional compared to others ✔️👏👍💪

  • @nickd21d
    @nickd21d 4 роки тому

    Yet another excellent educational video

  • @ModernClassic4953
    @ModernClassic4953 2 роки тому

    Great tips for doing the exercises correctly. I certainly don't want to be working out and not benefit. Thank you.

  • @Mark.R.
    @Mark.R. 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent information and super well-presented. I only wish I had this when I was a teen! And what a great physique to prove your points - can't argue with the results! Thanks for taking the time and effort to share this! I get highly motivated when I know I'm on the right path and this helps a lot.

  • @nelliemelo9004
    @nelliemelo9004 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video. I suffer from low back pain and this helps me a lot

  • @pmathew63
    @pmathew63 2 роки тому

    Intelligent, erudite and engaging. Ticks all the boxes!

  • @lynnfreestonempowerment7118

    Great advice and training tips. Thank you. Love your video's

  • @Optimist788
    @Optimist788 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You’re videos are educational and when applied very beneficial🙌🏼

  • @sagebova
    @sagebova 3 роки тому

    i am so grateful for your vids

  • @flyingsolo368
    @flyingsolo368 4 роки тому

    Useful in the time of lockdown

  • @collyflower6623
    @collyflower6623 3 роки тому

    Oof, I am definitely guilty of #1. Great info, thanks!

  • @michaelfrankel8037
    @michaelfrankel8037 4 роки тому

    Head and shoulders above the others.Great video clear and precise.As always great job.

  • @lyndatregoweth3036
    @lyndatregoweth3036 2 роки тому

    Thank you! I love your tips and approach 🙏💛

  • @alexsiuwh
    @alexsiuwh 4 роки тому

    This is a very valuable lesson as these are common mistakes for a lot of my students, especially the frequency rather than volume, focus is the key. thanks for sharing!

  • @oliviaedralin1436
    @oliviaedralin1436 Рік тому

    Great tips!!!! Mind opening!

  • @patriciapittomvils5407
    @patriciapittomvils5407 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this video. You have a wonderful way of explaining things clearly and I always learn a lot from your videos. (not to mention your abs which are the best advertisement!)

  • @lauradorr6558
    @lauradorr6558 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for putting into words and explanation, as a trainer this is super helpful to share!!

  • @KC1up
    @KC1up 3 роки тому

    Awesome tips! Thank you!

  • @M-a-k-o
    @M-a-k-o 4 роки тому

    I thought I knew enough but your excellent new series proves me wrong. You really go beneath the surface. Thank you Cori.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +1

      We can always learn more. And the more I feel like I learn, the more I realize I still have to learn!

    • @M-a-k-o
      @M-a-k-o 4 роки тому

      @@redefiningstrengthOC Reflecting what you have written. The ancient Greek philosopher Sokrates was attributed to have said: "One think I know, I know nothing."

  • @jacintatate
    @jacintatate 4 роки тому

    Thankyou, I've never watched your channel before but you really know your stuff. I've always struggled with a curved spine during leg raises. NOw I know my core is weak and my pelvic tilt needs work : )

  • @Afukolhu
    @Afukolhu 3 роки тому

    Very useful video indeed. Something about you made me happy. Personality?! ✌👍☺

  • @truueindeedi
    @truueindeedi 4 роки тому

    Love the video. Not training to fatigue, and remember placement of ab exercises during seems like they will help me the most.

  • @Valentinathevamp
    @Valentinathevamp 4 роки тому

    I NEED you! I’m watching this is my bed and just did the pelvic tilt. I’ve been doing loads and loads and loads of reps absolutely wrong - daily. Did my first one correctly, in bed. Thank you soooo much. I have ever been over weight, not even slightly and all of a sudden I have loose skin around my stomach and am determined to get rid of it. No pasta, no bread, no added sugar. I do drink coffee with milk and sugar and I love milk and cheese though

  • @oyintarella
    @oyintarella 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Cori, another great video. Detailed and informative. ❤

  • @annlyn3484
    @annlyn3484 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for these information cause I have been doing the ab exercises wrong this whole time. And thank you especially for the tip on how to use the core correctly while exercising.Also I have never seen anyone explain and help with the exercises so good.

  • @delyne6860
    @delyne6860 4 роки тому

    Aloha coach! I have been watching, listening and doing your what not to do and what to instead! Mahalo nui loa!!

  • @reijaroberts9958
    @reijaroberts9958 4 роки тому

    this is fuckin awesome. thank you so much! there is so much noise on youtube. but you are a total pro. best of all: i BELIEVE you.

  • @p.c.c.7723
    @p.c.c.7723 4 роки тому

    This was very helpful! I'm excited and looking forward to my ab workouts now that I know how to properly and effectively do them!

  • @WakeUpSmellTheCoffee
    @WakeUpSmellTheCoffee 2 роки тому

    Will give these a try. Believe it or not, no one knew what I was talking about 10 years ago when I said my lower back hurt when I do ab workouts lying on my back. I’d grab my kidney areas in agony after less than 10 leg raises. After a while, I realized not very many ppl have this problem, at least zero ppl in my life. So glad this is no longer just a me problem.

  • @ayushibarua6600
    @ayushibarua6600 4 роки тому

    Can you please do a video for beginners on how to really engage your core during workouts and how to stabilize your core and strengthen them ???

  • @Linda-mp8co
    @Linda-mp8co 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making this video. Great info. on hanging leg raise & abs. Trying to but more strategy and less mindless moves into my workouts - your videos really help so much!

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому

      LOVE THIS! Yes! The key is definitely being intentional and not just only focusing on working "harder!"

  • @kingaberlakovich5585
    @kingaberlakovich5585 2 роки тому

    Great video! Do you have a video about how to protect our pelvic floor? ( especially while doing sit-ups and similar stuff) Thank you!

  • @wendym2544
    @wendym2544 4 роки тому

    Great and useful info....thanks!

  • @yogawithcarlos
    @yogawithcarlos 3 роки тому

    I love your videos. I think you can still maintain a pelvic and engaged core AND a reduce lower back arch, still placing your hands under. Yes it makes it easier, but like you said, regress to progress.

  • @aadityaprakashsinghrawat6567
    @aadityaprakashsinghrawat6567 4 роки тому

    Dude your merc is sooo
    Cooool
    If only they could be delivered to India

  • @movilidaddiaria
    @movilidaddiaria 4 роки тому

    I really like how you explain the videos. Great job! Greeting from Argentina.

  • @katierojas8066
    @katierojas8066 4 роки тому +3

    Great tips! I learned a lot from this and I work out a lot. I am one who puts hands under hips when I do leg lifts. But will do what you recommend! And what a cute dog! What breed?

  • @slf7970
    @slf7970 4 роки тому

    I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you

  • @phaedrabacker2004
    @phaedrabacker2004 4 роки тому

    Excellent info.

  • @idrissamorehouse5776
    @idrissamorehouse5776 4 роки тому

    I always get great ideas and encouragement on your channel -yay teacher!!

  • @danaprahl1734
    @danaprahl1734 3 роки тому

    Thank you for all this amazing information. I'm learning so much from you. I have been exercising since my teens and now I'm 50 but i never could get rid of my tummy below the belly button. Any advise? I would be so amazing to loss my pot belly. Thank you.

  • @shelleypillay3139
    @shelleypillay3139 4 роки тому

    Awesome advice

  • @dedewebb1425
    @dedewebb1425 4 роки тому

    Thank you for doing these videos. They help a lot!!!

  • @kenyanettingham1818
    @kenyanettingham1818 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the very very thorough do's and don'ts of abs👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙂😉🙂 .

  • @marthapatriciatamayosoto9327
    @marthapatriciatamayosoto9327 4 роки тому

    Por favor 🙏 haz tus videos también en Español, soy tu fan pero e tiendo muy poco lo que explicas, aún así, me suscribí a tu canal porque sé que explicas muy bien 👍🏼 💪🏼

  • @melissayouell8629
    @melissayouell8629 4 роки тому

    Utterly Brilliant Information and explanation THANK YOU

  • @obaidfarghani9202
    @obaidfarghani9202 3 роки тому

    Thanks, too good of an advise

  • @arunalexdavid6281
    @arunalexdavid6281 4 роки тому

    Valuable work No:276 ,Thank you for your valuable information.

  • @dangcoppock7362
    @dangcoppock7362 2 роки тому

    I lay flat and lifting my legs up n’ down ( abs works ) and built it up over times. Or I lay flat lift my head and legs the same time. It’s part of the floor works been doing this for 30 years plus.You are excellent with your strength with all the yrs I,ve been doing ( exercise) I,m not even half what you r doing. I,m just lazy lol.😜😀

  • @alexzander557
    @alexzander557 4 роки тому

    any videos regarding hip flexors strengthing ?from the origin point lumbar to the insertion point groin, on the pelic.

  • @dugfriendly
    @dugfriendly 4 роки тому

    Trying to focus more on strength as I get older (55 next Monday) and I totally had the back feeling during planks last week. Thank you!!! PS: I envy your lats.

  • @paulpugh2480
    @paulpugh2480 Рік тому

    Sutch good advice,thnx.

  • @sherules5005
    @sherules5005 4 роки тому

    Regress to progress

  • @johnpark7846
    @johnpark7846 4 роки тому

    great content, but are these exercises (particulary situps ) bad for herniated disks, or some other lower back ailment?
    you also mention more frequency and less reps, which i thought was interesting - can you give an example of number of sets and reps? thanks

  • @eatandbehoopy9937
    @eatandbehoopy9937 4 роки тому

    This is the beeeeeesssst. Thank you

  • @CMDRunematti
    @CMDRunematti 4 роки тому +3

    you know...my lower back is ALWAYS hurting, sometimes randomly starts to hurt in the middle of the day...(noticed it mostly hurts around 12-16, but whenever after waking up)...then just randomly stop hurting...whats up with that?

    • @WolfStreak
      @WolfStreak 4 роки тому

      It can be a number of things: hips, your feet, back itself, etc. You should get an assessment from a physical therapist.

    • @jjbutterbeans1515
      @jjbutterbeans1515 4 роки тому

      Same. If I sleep with a pillow between my legs it helps a lot.

  • @michelgolabaigne595
    @michelgolabaigne595 4 роки тому

    If all of this wasn't quite right what you suggest ... I would still follow you ... :)
    You are a fantastic trainer !!!
    with love
    Michel

  • @jakattack06
    @jakattack06 4 роки тому

    How can you keep yourself from putting your hand/a pillow under your hips when the problem is your tail bone (I have pretty bad tail bone problems from continuous falls directly on it and doing any movement that puts very much weight on it feels like my bone is grinding on the floor)

  • @Путь-ь3ф
    @Путь-ь3ф 4 роки тому

    you're so energetic

  • @marielisabeth634
    @marielisabeth634 4 роки тому

    @2:16 pelvic tilt progression

  • @eries77
    @eries77 3 роки тому

    What if your tailbone protrudes a little more than usual, so when i do leg raises all the pressure is on my tailbone? This is the general reason i put my hands under my lower back.

  • @EHPIUM
    @EHPIUM 4 роки тому

    Love these videos. Thank you xxx

  • @aneesanoorem-1389
    @aneesanoorem-1389 4 роки тому +1

    Mam, do you think Chloe ting ab workout 2 week challenge is good??

  • @nefertidi5678
    @nefertidi5678 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Also, you have a cute dog🥰

  • @shazaynbiebzmotoomull9390
    @shazaynbiebzmotoomull9390 2 роки тому

    Wow cool bro I want to get abs and muscles too 😎

  • @amazedmayen1510
    @amazedmayen1510 4 роки тому

    Hi. I find your video very informative. I hope I can developed my own abs also as I will be very happy to share it to others as well... Thanks..

  • @adrianablau1495
    @adrianablau1495 4 роки тому +1

    Hola chica hermosa! Podrías poner subtítulos en español? Gracias por compartir!

  • @divyasristi8035
    @divyasristi8035 4 роки тому

    How much ever I try I hurt my lower back during planks! My form is ok I feel. I can't figure out the reason

  • @kizoritoram9956
    @kizoritoram9956 3 роки тому

    Can someone please explain to me why sit up and crunches must be avoid part? cause I don't get it

  • @aakritiroy9424
    @aakritiroy9424 4 роки тому

    If am I doing any tommy exercises my back is paning so please help me and let me what to do ????

  • @noemishaw6878
    @noemishaw6878 4 роки тому

    Another great video great content 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @selahdavis4321
    @selahdavis4321 4 роки тому

    Do you have any tips for doing sit-ups without straining the neck?

  • @geraldesterman9380
    @geraldesterman9380 4 роки тому

    Hey Cori, just wondering why you perform Crunches with your legs in Bound Angle pose? Is there some advantage performing the exercise this way? Another great, super useful video as per usual. Thanks!

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  4 роки тому +2

      I do them a variety of ways but I actually like the butterfly crunch because I find it is easier for many clients to recruit their lower abs and TVA.

    • @geraldesterman9380
      @geraldesterman9380 4 роки тому

      @@redefiningstrengthOC Hey Cori. Sorry for the late reply. My compliments for your rapid one. Interesting idea. I'll have to try out the butterfly crunch myself tomorrow during Ab training. Thanks again. Hope you're well. : )

  • @SciFiDucky
    @SciFiDucky 3 роки тому

    I've been using deadlifts specifically to work my lower back, is that wrong? I do them immediately after I work my abs, and it doesn't seem to be a problem. I'm not using much weight, 2x70lb dumbbells. Will that become a problem as I increase weight? My full circuit is dumbbell chest press x10 (140lbs), bench rows x10 (70lb each arm), dumbbell side bends x10 (70lb each arm), situps or leglifts to fatigue, and dumbbell deadlifts (140lbs) x10. I do three sets of this circuit. I'm slowly trying to max out on my adjustable dumbbells to up all those to 90lb per arm, and my thinking was that this circuit would basically work pretty much every major muscle group. If anyone has any advice I'd love to hear it, thanks!

  • @fostelka
    @fostelka 3 роки тому

    Hi. I see myself in some of these mistakes. I also strain my neck when say doing sit up type movements. Is that related to compensating other muscles instead of my abs? Thanks.