What is the core? The deep stabilizers of the spine.
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My Favorite Core Exercises
These are some of my favorite core exercises. Please talk to your physical therapist if they would be a good addition to your home exercise program!
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What is the core? The deep stabilizers of the spine.
Read moreHow to do a proper plank
How to do a proper plank
Planks are a great foundational core stability exercise to master before progressing onto more complex core exercises. Having a strong core will increase your trunk stability which helps to protect your spine and decrease risk for injury.
Keep your head, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles in alignment with each other.
To avoid straining your neck keep your eyes on your hands out in front of you, not up at a wall.
For positioning of your arms, make sure that your shoulders and elbows are lined up.
Keep a neutral spine from head to bottom. No sticking your bottom in the air or arching your back.
Avoid shrugging your shoulders and clenching your hands together.
Remember to breath.
--Kelsey Burlington