The Truth About Core Training (My Story)

Author

Robert King
August 17, 2025

I want to share with you a little personal story that changed my life in a good way and also in a very bad way.

Back in 2000, I hurt my back badly on a deadlift.

The crazy part?

It wasn’t because I wasn’t training my core. I did sit-ups, planks, crunches—you name it.

The problem was this:

👉 I was training my core as if it was separate from the rest of my body.

Here’s the truth most people don’t realize:

  • Your core is the linkage between your upper body and lower body.

  • It doesn’t have a rigid structure of its own—it relies on strength, stability, and coordination.

  • Sit-ups and crunches aren’t enough. Your core needs to be trained in a functional, full-body way.

When you train your body as a unit—integrating the core into every workout—you build real-world strength, better lifting performance, and protect yourself from injuries.

👉 This is why, in my programming and with the women I coach, we always put a strong focus on core training.

But it’s not just about doing random core work—it’s about training the core to be functional, resilient, and strong both in the gym and in life. 

That’s exactly what the Hardcore Challenge is designed to do, with exercises that are carefully built into the program.

Over 30 days, you’ll get:
✅ Science-based, core-focused full-body workouts
✅ Training that uses barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells (or all three)
✅ A program that builds strength, stability, and performance—not just “abs”
✅ A clear plan laid out for you so you don’t have to guess

And the best part? You can try Phase 1, Block 1 of the Hardcore Challenge at no charge inside the Women Who Lift Weights App.

Here’s how easy it is:

  1. Download the WWLW App (you can try it free for a full month and this program)

  2. Go to Programs → choose the “30 Day Hardcore Challenge”

  3. Push it to your calendar, pick your training days, and you’re ready to go

We start tomorrow.

You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain—a stronger core, a stronger body, and a smarter approach to training.

Try my Hard Core challenge for 30 days, it’s easy to follow, it’s FUN and you will look forward to opening the App and following along with the workout.

You will get strong(er), you will learn more about correct science based core tranining and you will have FUN doing it.

Join the 30 Day Hard Core Challenge now and get started tomorrow!

Stay strong,
Rob King
Coach | Women Who Lift Weights