From Core to Pillar Strength
Mark Verstegen
- Introduction
- What is the core?
- Abs and lower back vs. pillar strength
- Pillar strength – integration of shoulder, torso and hip stability and their interaction with each other
- Past failures lead to truth
- Shoulder, hips and torso individual stability – not enough
- Where does core end and hips and shoulder begin?
- It’s about human movement
- Isolation in order to integrate
- Stability, mobility, strength and elasticity
- Movement preparation and pillar strength – begins each session
- Core is power not just stability
- Mapping out the days of activation series
- Power generation phase needs periodization
- Thoracic spine restriction
- TVA activation – one piece of the puzzle
- Must be integrate-able
- Are there any exercises that aren’t pillar strength exercises?
- Recovery and rejuvination
- KISS – Keep it short and sweet