5 Exercises Crucial to Building a Strong Core
Core training has been a staple in strength and conditioning programs for as long as I can remember. I can recall doing hundreds of sit ups, crunches and other exercises during my time in high school. Gone are those days as well as those exercises. We have since learned that those exercises do not build the core for function, back health and performance on the field.
The core musculature is made to resist the movements mentioned above while providing a stable foundation for which movement to occur from our legs and hips. The core is also responsible for allowing force to be transmitted from the ground and through the body in an efficient manner without energy leaks. Finally, a strong core will help prevent injuries not only to the back but the rest of the body as well due to an efficient system of force production that is provided.
Below are our favorite core training exercises that we use with our athletes:
Plank Variations
Bridge Variations
Bird Dog Variations
Curl Ups
Loaded Carries
Let us know if you have any questions about these our anything involving your athlete's training program. We'd love to hear from you!
