Core training

Question 1

Core strength/stability definitions

Answer 1

Strength - ability of the core muscles to generate & maintain force

Stability - stabilizers in lumbopelvic region maintaining posture during movement

Muscle involved = abs, hips, spine, erector spinae

Question 2

Core strength testing protocol

Answer 2

Prone lumbar extension, med ball throw, straight leg lower

Question 3

Core training perf link

Answer 3

• reduce injury, ^ rehabilitation
• weak relationships to speed, agility, running eco
• sports w/ core demand eg golf are better
• more improvement in sedentary adults than athletes

Question 4

Core training methods

Answer 4

• ab workouts
• ‘slosh tubes’ water moving in a weight engages the core
• med ball rotation training = ^ rotational strength (baseball)

Question 5

Core training guidelines

Answer 5

• Systematic, progressive, functional, challenging & acidity specific, multi plane/dimensional, proprioceptive enriched environment