Abdominal/Core Training
Nearly every athletic movement involves the use of your Abdominals,
Obliques and/or Erector muscles. These muscles are the core of all strength and power
movements, as well as the core muscular connection between your upper and lower
body. These muscles are either involved in moving your torso or they work to
stabilize your mid-section. In addition, these core muscles help provide the
balance required to stay on your feet while playing. As a result, these muscles
undergo great amounts of stress and need to be conditioned regularly. The
stronger these muscles are the more support and stability they can provide. If
these muscles are weak and unable to supply the stability your body demands,
injury is likely to occur. Therefore, overload and challenge these muscles to
build strength just like you do with every other muscle group throughout your
body.
Core Series
Note: Remember your goal is to build core strength-endurance not pure
muscular endurance. If you can complete 10 repetitions of any exercise with no
challenge try a more difficult variation or use extra weight for added
resistance with the movement.
