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Why Oblique Strength Matters for Building (or Rebuilding) Your Core
If you’ve been following along with my core training posts, you’ve heard me talk about the importance of deep core connection, proper breathing, and rebuilding the foundation before jumping into high-intensity work. Once that foundation feels solid, there’s a major next step that often gets overlooked: Strengthening your obliques. Whether you’re postpartum or simply working on better core function, your obliques play a huge role in how your body stabilizes, rotates, lifts, an
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Nov 92 min read


Rebuilding Your Core: Why Deep-Core Training Isn’t Optional — It’s Essential
By Neva Barra, NASM-CPT, Pre & Postnatal Certified Trainer Recently I was scrolling through my photo memories when I found some clips from a year ago with a very tiny Leo just three months old!! He was so delicious. 🥹 Also made me laugh seeing stairs with no baby gate or toys everywhere- that was LONG before Leo could move. At the time, I was focused on rebuilding — working through my own recovery and healing my diastasis recti (DR) and pelvic prolapse. I never shared those
barrabuilt
Oct 243 min read


Let me introduce myself: Neva Barra, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Lifelong Cheerleader
A background on why I got into personal training and details on why I am so passionate about this space. Looking for a hype woman? I GOT YOU!
barrabuilt
Oct 163 min read


BarraBuilt Blog- who IS she??? A new health, wellness, motherhood fitness space.
Hey gang! New to the blogging world but figured it was time to start documenting my thoughts, knowledge, workouts, and expertise...
barrabuilt
Oct 31 min read


