u/heythere705

Hi all. I have a very weak core. I’ve recently been getting back into fitness but I’ve spent years just gaming and not really exercising at all. Used to be a volleyball player in my teens but as an adult (now 22) my college years were just gaming and studying.

I’ve been doing hollow body holds to work on my core, but keep feeling them in my lower back even though I make sure to drive it into the floor and it isn’t lifting. I stop lowering my legs when I feel even the slightest lift off the ground. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong… please help! How can I improve my technique?

Hi all. I’m new to the gym and everything seems overwhelming. I know it’s important to hit each muscle group at least two times a week for growth, and I’ve also heard that full body workouts can be tiring. So this leads me to my question:

Is it better to do a 3 day workout split that consists of one full upper body, one full lower body, and one full body? OR full body 3x a week?

Would full body be ideal since you hit each muscle group 3x a week? Seems intimidating for a beginner though if it’s tiresome. I heard it can be harder/longer to recover?

I should also note that I do pole dance classes once a week and that’s an intense workout itself.

Let me know your thoughts, thank you!