How to Build a Strong Core – the Right Way! 💪 Core training shouldn't be guesswork. Here's a systematic progression we use daily in clinical practice: THE ROUTINE: 1️⃣ Plank (2x30 seconds) - Cue: ""Pull elbows toward toes"" for full engagement. Knee modification for early rehab. 2️⃣ Segmental Curl-Up (2x30 seconds) - One vertebra at a time. Teaches proper motor control and recruits deep core musculature. 3️⃣ Dead Bug Anti-Rotation (2x30 seconds) - Add resistance band for anti-rotation challenge