Comments on: Vertical Core Training

By: Jewell Dalhover

Jewell Dalhover — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:28:40 +0000

I thought that was a great post. I think I’ll write a blog post and link to it.

By: Athletic Core « Matt Hank

Athletic Core « Matt Hank — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:15:13 +0000

[...] it should look something like this: Read my previous post on core training for other great functional core exercises with medicine balls… Notice how the cable and medicine ball exercises have something in common – you use your [...]

By: KonstantinMiller

KonstantinMiller — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:29:57 +0000

I think I will try to recommend this post to my friends and family, cuz it’s really helpful.

By: stomach fat

stomach fat — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:52:11 +0000

great ideas. I always follow your ideas and apply them.

Just one question though. Have you made writing this blog as your profession or do you do this in your spare time?

Just curious..

By: Matt Hank

Matt Hank — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:11:49 +0000

Hi Marion...There are a ton of exercises you can do on your to improve your core strength. I would start with foundation training such as bridges (check out one my recent posts). I also recommend doing different chopping exercises in various stances (squat stance, lunge position, and single leg). You can perform chops with free weights or cable machines.

By: Marion

Marion — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:21:58 +0000

Would you please suggest exercises that strengthen the core for tennis and can be done by myself only. I have no wall to throw a medicine ball at. I have a fitness room available with all standard equipment. Many thanks. Marion

By: Front Bridge Core Exercises « Matt Hank

Front Bridge Core Exercises « Matt Hank — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:23:58 +0000

[...] core works more as trunk stabilizer and as a way to transfer force during athletic movements. In previous posts I have discussed the benefits of standing rotational training. This time I would like to demonstrate a few core stabilization exercises that should be added to [...]

By: Nithepheree

Nithepheree — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:50:07 +0000

Very usefull, Thanks

By: Abmat Sit Ups « Matt Hank

Abmat Sit Ups « Matt Hank — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:48:47 +0000

[...] Check out these previous posts on core workouts – Check this one out, or this one, or even this one, and here’s another. [...]

By: Matt Hank » Blog Archive » The Anti-Sit Up Core Workout

Matt Hank » Blog Archive » The Anti-Sit Up Core Workout — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:52:10 +0000

[...] are standing rotational, overhead, or unilateral exercises that transfer to sport (check out this previous blog post and this post). When I incorporate core exercises (never labeled as an ab work out) on the floor, [...]