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!
