To activate your obliques to the max –  try rolling planks. Start with a side plank for 10 seconds, rotate to a normal plank for 10 seconds, then rotate to the opposite side plank for 10 seconds.

 At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty understands the necessity of core strength in preventing low back pain. This is why he stays up to date on the latest core strengthening research to provide his patients with the information needed to stay injury free.

A new Spanish study suggests that performing reps to failure may actually slow strength progression. The study found that lifters who performed each set of a workout until they couldn’t complete a rep had smaller gains in strength then those who left a bit in reserve. They suggest that you end each set when your lifting pace starts to slow.

At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty finds it crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest research so that his patients can experience the latest and greatest healthcare advice and treatments.