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Core Training by Brian S. This post was originally just going to be about an exercise called the “plank” but I can’t go there without discussing exactly what the “core” is and its function.The core isn’t simply your abs…it consists of all the layers of muscles surrounding the midsection. The function of the internal “deep” layer of mus ... Read on »

Complete Core Training by Richard S. Patient Expert

... ould be the cornerstone of any program. One of the great things about these exercises is the fact that they work to integrate the body into a functional whole, and higher-end core training should be no different. Read on »

Core Training (again) by PJ S. Healthy Living Professional

... ually end up causing back pain and problems. The core-including the desired "6 pack" ab muscles-is in need of more stability. With this said, one of the best stability based core training exercises is the Pallof Press (named after the Physical Therapist John Pallof who came up with the exercise): You do not need to use a lot of resistance for thi ... Read on »

Core Training Improvisation by Eric C. Healthy Living Professional

Q: I'm about to start Phase 2 of Maximum Strength and I'm wondering if there's a recommended substitute for the bar rollout. The plates at my gym aren't completely round. Should I suck it up and buy an ab wheel or is there something simple I can do instead? I appreciate your time! A: You've got a few options. The first, as you noted, is to buy an ... Read on »

Natural Core Training by Matt M. Patient Expert

I spent some time this weekend looking into the issue of core training (training the abdominal and posture muscles). Unfortunately, I had to cut through a mountain of nonsense to get to any real information. You would think traini ... Read on »

Crunches are not Core training.. ... by Brett Jones Healthy Living Professional

Crunches are not Core training... I'll keep harping on this until I expire - Crunches are not core training! This today from Eric Cressey's blog: Discussing the Bender Ball Ab Infomercial... ... Read on »

Core Training, Performance, and Training Time (a Rant of Sorts). by Eugene Thong Patient Expert

Picked this up from Conditioning Research (thanks Chris):Optimizing performance by improving core stability and core strength.Allow me to summarize the study for you: There’s little to no hard science recommending core work for athletes. Now, before you get all up i ... Read on »

Core Training Article Series, Part 4 by RxBlogger Patient Expert

... functions . It is important for you to correct muscle imbalances and postural dysfunctions before you begin an aggressive core stabilization training program. The goal of the core training program is for the athlete to develop optimal levels of functional strength and dynamic stabilization. The athlete can start at the highest level of core stab ... Read on »

Natural Core Training II by Matt M. Patient Expert

Thanks to Phillip Snell's blog for pointing out this video. It features Stuart McGill showing four simple exercises to strengthen the core. Read on »

Core Training Article Series, Part 5 by RxBlogger Patient Expert

In the final part(5) of this series, I will detail the multi-dimensional aspects of core training. Core stabilization training progressions should follow these paths: 1. Slow to Fast 2. Known to Unknown 3. Stable to Controlled to Dynamic 4. Low Force to ... Read on »