Chapter 6: Core Training Concepts

Question 1

Core

Answer 1

Section of the body defined by the structures that make up the LPHC.

Question 2

Core stability

Answer 2

LPHC stability comprised of local or inter-segmental stability (Local Stabilization System), global stability (Global Stabilization System), and global mobility.

Question 3

Local core stabilizers

Answer 3

Muscles that attach directly to the vertebrae.

Question 4

Global core stabilizers

Answer 4

Muscles that attach from the pelvis to the spine.

Question 5

Movement system

Answer 5

Includes muscles that attach the spine and/or pelvis to the extremities.

Question 6

Drawing-in maneuver

Answer 6

A maneuver used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the navel in towards your spine.

Question 7

Bracing

Answer 7

Occurs the abdominal, lower back, and buttock muscles are contracted at the same time.

Question 8

Functional

strength

Answer 8

The ability of the neuromuscular system to produce dynamic, multiplanar eccentric, concentric and isometric stabilization actions quickly and efficiently during functional movements.

Question 9

Core-stabilization

exercises

Answer 9

Exercises that involve little to no motion through the spine and pelvis.

Question 10

Core-strength exercises

Answer 10

Exercises that involve more dynamic eccentric and concentric movements of the spine through a full range of motion while the athlete performs the neuromechanical activation techniques learned in core stabilization (drawing-in and bracing).

Question 11

Core-power

exercises

Answer 11

Exercises designed to improve the rate of force production by the core musculature.