Recently, I’ve become a little more obsessed with strengthening my core as, in my humble opinion, I think we all should. Why? Because the core acts as a protective corset around the trunk of our body, which can help reduce the likelihood of back pain, injury, as well as aid good stability and balance. Sometimes we become so fixated on having washboard abs and building a six-pack though, that we can end up neglecting our core as a whole. But, recently I’ve been doing a new core exercise that has not only helped with my back pain, but also made my abs ache like never before – and I’m obsessed!
‘What is this revolutionary core exercise that you speak of?’ you ask. Well, it's a farmer's carry and if you haven’t tried them before, then you definitely need to. “The farmer's walk, or farmer’s carry, is a classic strongman move that works a number of different muscle groups, including your core, arms, shoulders, and legs - but it’s also a very effective fat-burning metabolic conditioning move,” says Steve Chambers, Certified Personal Trainer and Gym Manager at Ultimate Performance Manchester.
