Top 5 Core Exercises

Training comic · April 10, 2026 · 6 slides

This guide outlines five highly effective core exercises to build a strong and stable midsection. It covers proper form tips for the plank, deadbugs, hanging leg raises, ab wheel rollouts, and the farmer's carry. Emphasizing control and spinal alignment helps maximize core activation and real-world stability.

The GainFrame mascot stands with arms crossed as yellow energy sparks radiate from its midsection, introducing the top five core exercises for a strong midsection.
Top 5 core exercises. For a bulletproof midsection.
The GainFrame mascot sweats while holding a forearm plank with a straight back, demonstrating the importance of full-body tension and preventing the hips from sagging.
1. The plank. Focus on full-body tension, keeping your back perfectly straight. Don't let your hips sag.
The GainFrame mascot lies on a blue mat performing a deadbug exercise, showing how to press the lower back into the floor for maximum core activation.
2. Deadbugs. Press your lower back firmly into the floor for maximum core activation.
The GainFrame mascot hangs from a bar with legs raised parallel to the ground, illustrating strict control and pulling from the lower abs without swinging.
3. Hanging leg raises. Use strict control. No swinging—pull entirely from your lower abs.
The GainFrame mascot performs an ab wheel rollout with a green checkmark indicating a correct neutral spine position.
4. Ab wheel rollout. Roll out as far as you can while maintaining a neutral spine.
A muscular GainFrame mascot walks while carrying a 100 kg kettlebell in each hand to demonstrate building real-world stability with the farmer's carry.
5. Farmer's carry. A strong core isn't just for show. Carry heavy weights to build real-world stability.

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