Slide: Exercises to Improve Core Strength
One in front and one behind 1 of 13 Core Workouts Work your abs and other core muscles
Core Strength Workouts strengthen your core muscles, Includes abdominal muscles, back muscles, and muscles around the pelvis. A strong core makes many physical activities easier for you.
You can perform core strength exercises on a carpeted floor or mat. Breathe freely and deeply during each core strength exercise. Focus on tightening your transversus abdominis, the deepest abdominal muscle and the one that contracts when you cough.
Repeat each of these core strength exercises about five times. Repeat up to 10 to 15 times as your core strength improves. If you have back problems, osteoporosis, or other health problems, talk to your doctor before doing these core strength exercises.
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Rivera CE. Runner’s core and lumbar-pelvic stabilization. North American Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. 2016;27:319.
Chang WD, et al . Core strength training in patients with chronic low back pain. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2015;27:619. Martuscello JM, et al . A systematic review of core muscle activity during physical exercise. Journal of Physical Fitness Research. 2013;27:1684. Haff GG etc. Alternative modes of practice techniques and non-traditional tool training. In: Strength Training Essentials. 4th edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2016. Contreras B. Core. In: Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2014. Ratamass N. Resistance training exercises. In: ACSM Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012. Laskowski ER (Expert Opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, March 14, 2017.
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Rivera CE. Runner’s core and lumbar-pelvic stabilization. North American Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. 2016;27:319.
Chang WD, et al . Core strength training in patients with chronic low back pain. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2015;27:619. Martuscello JM, et al . A systematic review of core muscle activity during physical exercise. Journal of Physical Fitness Research. 2013;27:1684. Haff GG etc. Alternative modes of practice techniques and non-traditional tool training. In: Strength Training Essentials. 4th edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2016. Contreras B. Core. In: Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2014. Ratamass N. Resistance training exercises. In: ACSM Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012. Laskowski ER (Expert Opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, March 14, 2017.
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