5 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Build Core Strength

If I asked you whether you wanted a stronger core, I imagine the answer would be an immediate yes.A strong core is something most people aspire to, whether they articulate it in those words or not. We associate core strength with good posture, freedom of movement, reduced back pain, and feeling capable in our bodies. And rightly so. Your core plays a central role in almost everything you do—bending down, twisting, lifting, walking, carrying shopping, getting up off the floor, or simply standing upright with ease.Yet despite how important the core is, it is also one of the most misunderstood areas of the body.In my work as a soft tissue therapist and movement coach, I see the same patterns again and again. People are trying hard. They are motivated. They are doing “core workouts.” And yet they are still dealing with back pain, poor posture, abdominal weakness, or a feeling that their body just isn’t working with them.Very often, it is not because they are doing nothing—but because they are making a few key mistakes.In this podcast, Benjamin and I walk you through the five most common mistakes people make when trying to build core strength, and more importantly, how to approach core training in a way that actually supports your body for the long term. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alignedandactive.substack.com