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Bone density / resistance

Radiant Core: Whole Body Connection

Heavy, loaded core work in the Dr. Stacy Sims style \u2014 bracing under real load rather than endless reps. Builds true trunk strength that transfers to lifting, posture, and bone health.

40 minIntermediateEquipment: barbell, dumbbells, bench, rack
60

Warm-up

  • Dynamic Mobility Flow

    180 seconds

    Cat-cow, world's greatest stretch, hip circles — wake up the spine and hips.

  • Glute & Core Activation

    180 seconds

    Banded glute bridges, dead bugs, scapular pulls to prime the system.

  • Empty-Bar / Light Warm-Up Sets

    240 seconds

    2 ramp-up sets of your first main lift at ~40% and ~60% of working load.

Main session

Heavy Strength (Sims Protocol)

5 sets per lift. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.
  • Front-Loaded Goblet Squat

    3-5 reps

    Heavy load braces the core under real spinal compression. Choose a load that feels challenging by the final rep — heavy enough you couldn't do more than 1-2 extra.

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  • Weighted Suitcase Carry

    2400 seconds

    Heavy single-side load, walk tall, resist lateral lean.

  • Heavy Dead Bug (with plate)

    6 reps per side

    Hold plate overhead. Pin lower back to floor, move limbs slowly.

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  • Pallof Press (heavy band)

    5 reps per side

    Resist rotation. 3-second pause at full extension.

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Cool-down

  • Walk-Down

    180 seconds

    Slow walk to bring heart rate down and circulate blood.

  • Hip Flexor & Thoracic Opener

    240 seconds

    Hold each stretch 60-90 sec. Breathe slow and deep.

Tags

full bodystabilitycore strengthposture