Improve Core Strength with These 10 Plank Progressions Andy Curtiss , NREMT; BEXSc; NASM - CPT, CES, PES; ACE - CMES Core strength is an essential characteristic for good posture, proper movement mechanics and performance on the playing field. Core strength is derived from the function of 4 myofascial slings of the body (Santana, 2003; S., 2011; P., 2013; American Council on Exercise, 2015; Lippert Lynn S. PT, 2017). These myofascial slings work together in the kinetic linkage of the body to transfer power between the upper and lower body parts. This transference of energy is what enables the body to regulate posture and balance while sitting and during gait. The plank exercise is a great exercise for activating and strengthening the musculature of the core including the rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, and the transverse abdominis. How the exercise works The plank works based on simple physics and exercise physiology. To perform the exercise, one simply ...
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