Posts tagged "core"

Mark Cheng: Cues and Tips for Sphinx Position Drills

With proper cuing, the sphinx position is perfect for core stability progressions and can help identify asymmetries. Mark Cheng makes it easy for you.

Kathy Dooley: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Core Muscles

What is the difference between an extrinsic core muscle and an intrinsic core muscle? Kathy Dooley demonstrates the functional anatomy for you using body painting.

Kathy Dooley: Functional Anatomy for All Disciplines

Need an anatomy refresher? Kathy Dooley proposes body painting as a new and powerful way to continue your functional anatomy education.

David Weck Coiling Core

David Weck: Enhancing the Core of Athletic Movement

In sports and in life, rotation is power. David Weck demonstrates that a braced core is not required for most athletic movements and discusses the benefits of Head Over Foot™ ali...

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Greg Dea: Questioning the Plank

In Questioning the Plank, Greg Dea looks at current research on the plank and systematically deconstructs an exercise standard. If the plank is a good exercise, what is it good for?