Core Synergistics Tips

Core Synergistics has the POTENTIAL to be a great workout.  This is one of the few workouts where you can't just do the movements.  When doing this workout, you really need to do what Tony says and focus on SQUEEZING your core on EVERY move.  If you don't, you won't be realizing the benefits of this workout.  

Below i'm going to share a few tips on some of the moves, and a few ideas on how to intensify if you're a ripped SOB and want a challenge.

INTENSIFY :: STEAM ENGINE

It's a really simple way to intensify the steam engine.  Go for fricken broke right off the bat!  They do 50 reps on the DVD...Your goal is to hit 75 by the time they get done with 50.  Do this and you're a wild man!

INTENSIFY :: PRISON CELL PUSH-UP

This is one of my favorite moves.  If you really want to push yourself and get shredded, add two additional pushups/knee-ins and a jump at the top...and go as fast as possible while keeping your form.

TIP :: SPHINX PUSH-UP

So the sphinx push-up is kind of an easy move right???...You need to remember to FOCUS ON THE CORE!  Put a slight round in your back and tighten your abs.  Your goal is to do the pushup without losing the tightness in your back and abs.  You should really feel it in your mid and upper abs...not just your shoulders.  Remember this is CORE...it's all about focus and tightening...if you treat this as an arm exercise you're missing the point!

TIP :: STEAM ENGINE

Make sure you inter-lock your fingers behind your head and try touch your elbows to your knees.  Doing this will put more focus on your core and the "crunch-like" motion will be intensified giving your abs/core a better workout.  Pam The Blam puts her hands by her ears which is why she has such an easy time hitting her elbows to her knees...do it right and you'll get a better burn and better results.