“Anti” Core Training

“During most activities, the primary role of the abdominal muscles is to provide isometric support and LIMIT the degree of rotation of the trunk.” – Shirley Sahrmann

💥 Anti-Extension: exercises where the goal is to resist extension of the spine ➡️ rollouts, fallouts, body saws, front plank variations, deadbugs, etc
💥 Anti-Rotation: exercises where the goal is to resist rotation of the lumbar spine ➡️ kettlebell drag, plank rows, push up taps, etc
💥 Anti-Lateral Flexion: exercises where the goal is to resist sideways bending of the spine ➡️ side plank variations, Pallof press variations, suitcase carry, farmers carry, etc

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