Core strength exercise

[1stezekiel]

squats and deads

+1

 

[TallBill]

squats and deads

This

 

[insa80]

Look into Pilates classes at your local gym or community center. There are also a few good DVDs and books on the subject, but it is intense and you might be better off working with a trainer first.

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[xaeniac]

Kettlebell too!

 

[jlee1]

I will cosign on Kettlebells. They are very versatile and serve as awesome workouts.

 

[SP33Demon]

Fantastic accessory exercise for grip and core^

 

[Blackjack200]

Is that basically the same thing as a trab bar deadlift?

 

[surfsatwerk]

Is that basically the same thing as a trab bar deadlift?

The farmer handles? Not really because they move around when you're walking which makes them much more of a pain in the ass.

 

[SP33Demon]

Is that basically the same thing as a trab bar deadlift?

No, because it's basically working stabilizers and core (obliques, serratus) a shitload just to keep it steady while walking. I tried doing just normal abs after a farmer's walk workout of roughly half of my max deadlift (225lbs or 112.5 on each arm) and I could barely get through a normal 2nd set of abs.

Carrying heavy shit is also one of the 5 basic movements and I think all powerlifters can really benefit from it if they aren't doing it.
http://youtu.be/-aIv5uAWRPo

 

[Blackjack200]

Got it, for some reason it didn't register that the two handles are not connected to each other. That's pretty damn impressive.