10/17/2026
One of the easiest ways to increase core activation during an upper body workout is to work one arm at a time and use a staggered stance position.
Your core activates before you take a step or reach for anything. Once you get the hang of it, everything is a core exercise!
Learning how your body’s default pattern works is the key to optimizing every part of your day to support core recovery—whether you are postpartum, post-abdominal surgery, or just never had a core!