Single Leg Ball Curl

By Michelle, on January 9th, 2010%

Increase hamstring and gluteal strength

 

This exercise concentrates on increasing hamstring strength, but also increases CORE strength and stability due to the instability provided by having only one leg on the ball.  This is an advanced exercise that should be performed only once a double leg ball curl has been perfected.

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Ball Bridge

By Michelle, on January 9th, 2010%

Increase spinal and CORE stabilization

This aim of this exercise is to increase spinal and CORE stabilization as well as strengthen the lower body.   While performing this exercise it is important to remember to keep your CORE engaged throughout the whole exercise in order to decrease the strain placed on the lower back musculature.  Placing your feet . . . → Read More: Ball Bridge

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The Pelvic Tilt

By Michelle, on September 19th, 2008%

The Pelvic Tilt – Find your “CORE”
What Is A Pelvic Tilt?

Learning how to properly engage your abdominal muscles (CORE) in order to avoid low back pain or strain when performing abdominal strengthening exercises. What Muscles Are Involved in a Pelvic Tilt? Your transverse abdominis muscle (TA) are located deep in your lower abdominals and are the . . . → Read More: The Pelvic Tilt

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