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Train Your Abs for Powerlifting, Not Aesthetics
Your abs aren’t just for looks. They’re critical for bracing under the bar. Here's how to train them right.
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In powerlifting, your abs have one job: keep your torso locked in and stable when the weight gets heavy. That means your ab training needs to go way beyond crunches and sit-ups.
Strong powerlifters train their core to resist movement, not create it. You want anti-extension strength to keep your spine neutral under load, anti-lateral flexion to stay upright during squats and deadlifts, and anti-rotation control so you don’t twist when things get uneven.
This is where exercises like dead bugs, weighted planks, bird dogs, and heavy suitcase carries come in. They may not look like much, but they build the kind of internal pressure and control that directly translates to safer, stronger lifts.
A stronger core means a more solid brace. And that’s what keeps you tight from the first rep to the last. If you’re serious about powerlifting, train your abs like they matter. Because they do.
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