Endless crunches will not protect your back when you lift. Real core strength means resisting movement, not creating it.
Anti-extension
Planks and dead bugs teach your trunk to stay stiff while your arms and legs move.
Anti-rotation
Pallof presses train you to stay square when a load tries to twist you.
Loaded carries
Farmer’s walks and suitcase carries tie it all together. Add them to the end of any session.
