Can I add in some core exercises to SL 5x5 and what do you suggest if so?
I don't really think that my core is being worked enough when performing the compound lifts of strong lifts, as the rest of my body has caught up while my stomach and waist are still really flabby and have no real firmness comparatively. I'm not asking "what exercise do I do to reduce stomach fat", I'm asking if I can add in some cable crunches and another auxiliary exercise to strengthen and firm my core for other lifts and if so what would you suggest?
As I understand exercises like sit ups and laying crunches and other variations(leg raises) are limited mostly by the inability to use weight above your body weight effectively so weighted exercises for abs/core are recommended.
Thanks!
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In my opinion the best core exercise is a prone bridge. You can also do side bridges for more emphasis on the obliques.
You seem to believe the spot reduction myth. Cable crunches and other ab work for strength and endurance will have no measurable effect on your belly and waist flabbiness.
Secondly, the squat, deadlift, and overhead press are all core exercises, and quite good ones. If you're not getting enough work now, you will soon, because you're adding weight each workout. It's not possible to have a weak core and squat or deadlift heavy.
Therefore I recommend adding no additional core exercises to StrongLifts 5x5.
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