Why You Should Plank Before Squats or Deadlifts
by Josh Ocampo on Vitals, shared by Josh Ocampo to Li from Lifehacker on (#4WNE3)

We've all heard the phrase "engage your core" as it relates to lifting. And your core strength is crucial-we've written about it in the past-it's the difference between a crappy deadlift and a great one. Or a mediocre pushup and one with perfect form. Basically, if you're doing anything requiring some kind of"