There’s two main functions of the trunk. Your abs are a transmission area that connect the upper (shoulder push/pull system) and lower (hip hinge/squat system) prime movers. The first job is rigidity. The more your trunk can resist rotation, flexion, and extension is the primary functional role of an athletic abdominal system. The second most important role is functional rotation.
Training the first role is boring.
It’s all about staying put. The isometric work of the abdominal system is one of bracing and resisting movement (SEE: banded Pallof Isometric Holds above). The second role is more sexy and flashy. Therefore, which do you think is neglected in the gym the most?
You guessed it. Staying put.
If you include opportunities to fight rotation in your training, you’ll be ahead of most. Keep going.
2/24/26 WOD
DEUCE Athletics GPP
Complete 4 rounds of the following:
5 Sumo Box Squat
Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
10 Barbell RDLs
16 alt. KB Front Rack Reverse Lunges
12 Hanging Leg Raises
For Time:
4 Rounds
5 Chin Ups
8 DB Hang Power Cleans
12 Athletic Burpees
DEUCE Garage GPP
5-5-5
Front Squat
Complete 4 rounds for meters of:
1:00 Max Meters Row
-Rest 1 Min-
-Rest 4-5 Minutes-
Complete 4 rounds for meters of:
1:00 Max Meters Row
-Rest 1 Min-
Finisher: 2x 24 Alt Sit Throughs (ea)