I’m so bored of seeing sit-ups featured in so many workouts — yes, they build stronger abs, but are they really the best exercise for abs or core strength? Absolutely not.

Whenever I’m asked what exercises clients should be doing to strengthen their core muscles, I always say three things, and only one of them has anything to do with the exercises themselves: consistency, progression and compound exercises.

Sure, ab and core workouts are great additions to any strength program, but if you really want to build a strong, stable core, think big and powerful lifts, performed consistently, with progression. That doesn't mean you need to be advanced or lifting super-heavy weights, either.

Here are three perfect examples of weightlifting exercises that will build you a core that is strong, inj

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