Principles of Functional Exercise

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STATIC STRETCHES ...

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CHAPTER 10 Compared with static stretching, dynamic stretching actually reduces injury rates and improves certain aspects of pe ...

During the hamstring stretch the goal is to flex your back and touch your toes. A. True B. False At the start of the post capsu ...

CHAPTER 11 The Core ...

The core is where most of the body’s power is derived. It provides the foundation for all movements of the arms and legs. The co ...

Thoracolumbar Fascia – Connects the latissimus dorsi, gluteal muscles, internal obliques and transverse abdominis, supplies tens ...

Multifidus – Deep spinal muscles that run segmental from the cervical spine (C2) to the sacrum. They allow for extension, and, t ...

Functional Core Routine The common myth is that training the core simply involves sit ups and back extensions. An efficient core ...

Core Progression* It is important to understand progression when training your client. Progression is about challenging the pers ...

You can change this into a power exercise for core and chest by 1) explosive chest pass on two feet 2) squat to explosive chest ...

If the goal is for a brand new inexperienced client that wants to lose a few pounds and has some injuries the progression should ...

Running A shortened Rectus Abdominis will hinder an athlete’s performance during running. Although opinions about the ‘ideal run ...

Lack of shoulder extension – Caused by restrictions in anterior shoulder muscles or poor trunk rotation Pelvic Tilting Anterior ...

CoRE STABILITY TESTINg ...

Core Stability Testing – Hip Hinge ■ Stand with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent ■ Hold a pole from your he ...

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