Dr Suz Squad: Fitness and Exercise Rehab Programs for Everyone

Coach
Suz Baxter

6 Week Core Strength & Stability Program: A Balanced Approach to Sculpting a Six-Pack

This 6-week, 4-day-per-week program is designed to develop a strong, functional core by targeting deep core muscles, enhancing dynamic stability, and improving core strength through both rotational and anti-rotational movements. Whether you're aiming for a six-pack or simply looking to build a powerful, stable core, this program is crafted to deliver results for both men and women.

What to Expect:

  • Duration: 45 minutes per session
  • Focus Areas:
    • Core strength
    • Dynamic stability
    • Functional core movements (rotation and anti-rotation)
  • Intensity: Gradually increasing difficulty through progressive overload
  • Rest Periods: Carefully timed rest for optimal performance and recovery

Key Components:

  1. Core Strength: Exercises like weighted planks, dead bugs, and cable crunches will help you build a solid foundation.
  2. Core Stability: Focus on movements like Pallof presses and side planks to enhance your body's ability to resist unwanted movement.
  3. Dynamic Core Movement: Incorporates rotational exercises like woodchoppers and controlled twists to develop strength through a full range of motion.
  4. Integrated Full-Body Core Movements: The final day integrates core work with full-body movements to enhance overall fitness and functionality.

Who is this program for?

  • Those looking to build core strength for improved athletic performance or aesthetics.
  • Individuals seeking to improve core stability and prevent injury during dynamic movements.
  • People interested in developing a functional six-pack through varied exercises that challenge the core from all angles.

Important Considerations:

  • This program is not suitable for individuals with diastasis recti or hernias unless cleared by a medical professional. Always consult with a healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program if you have any pre-existing conditions.
  • Avoid heavy lifting for 24 hours post-session to allow your core to fully recover from the workout’s intensity.

By following this program, you'll not only build a visible six-pack but also develop functional core strength to support overall movement and stability.

Features
4 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
Equipment
Recommended
Equipment List with AlternativesDumbbells (light to moderate weight)Alternatives:Water bottles or cans for lighter resistanceBackpack filled with books for added weightKettlebellAlternatives:Dumbbell (can perform similar movements)Jug of water or a heavy household item (like a gallon of water)Resistance BandsAlternatives:A towel (for tension in some exercises // such as the Pallof press)Bodyweight exercises can replace some banded movementsMedicine BallAlternatives:Dumbbell or kettlebell (for rotational exercises like Russian Twists)A sturdy ball or weighted household item like a heavy book or a pillowcase filled with items
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Sunday
Core (Strength Focus)

Warm up

A

Complete 2 sets of the following: - Cat-Cow 30 seconds - Glute bridges 15 repetitions each side - Deadbug hold iso 30s each side

B

Weighted Plank Hold

0:45, 1:00, 0:45

C

Dead Bug with Mini Bands

3 x 12

D

Kettlebell Goblet Squat

3 x 12

E

Hollow Rock

3 x 0:30

F

Banded reverse crunch

15, 12, 10

Cool down

G

Childs pose (2 mins) Spinal Twists (1 min each side)

Monday
Core Stability & Anti-Rotation

Circuit

A

Complete 2 sets of the following: - Bird Dogs (10 reps each side) - Plank to Downward Dog (1 minute) - Hip Circles (30 seconds per side)

B

Anti-Rotation Palloff Press

4 x 12

C

Single Arm Farmer Walk

3 x 0:30

D

Side plank with reach through

3 x 12

E

Half kneeling cable lift

F

stability ball roll outs

3 x 12

Cool down

G

Hip Flexor Stretch (1 min each side) Lying Knee-to-Chest Stretch (1 min each side)

Tuesday
Core Strength Through Movement (Rotation & Anti-Rotation)

Warm up

A

2 sets of the following: - T-Spine Rotations (30s per side) - Arm Circles (30 seconds each direction) - Hip Bridges (15 reps)

B

Plank with alternating leg and arm lift

4 x 30

C

Rotational medicine ball slams

3 x 8

D

banded anti rotation walks

3 x 10

E

Standing Cable Wood Choppers

3 x 10

F

Mini band v sit row

3 x 10

Cool down

G

Cat cow stretch (1 min) Seated forward fold (1 min)

Wednesday
Core & Full-Body Integration

Warm up

A

Inchworms (10 reps) x 2 sets Reverse Plank (30s) x 2 sets Hip Flexor Stretch (30 seconds each side)

B

DB Renegade Row

3 x 8

C

DB Overhead Squat

3 x 12

D

Mountain Climber

3 x 20

E

lateral med ball toss

F

DB Push Press

Cool down

G

Standing Side Stretch (1 min each side) Hip Circles (30 seconds each direction)

Sculpted Six Pack