this is inline with what Dr. Stuart McGill (https://uwaterloo.ca/kinesiology-health-sciences/people-prof...) studied. He's an influential kinesiologist (disclaimer: I have no expertise in this matter).

The 'McGill Big 3' is comprised of 3 core-strengthening exercises that rely on muscular contraction (e.g. planking) over muscular extension (e.g. sit ups, twists). More on that here: https://squatuniversity.com/2018/06/21/the-mcgill-big-3-for-...