Advanced Workout From Core to Pillar Strength by Mark Verstegen | Date Released : 03 Apr 2006 0 comments Close 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 Back to top About the author: Mark Verstegen A nationally-recognized leader and innovator in the world of athletic training, Mark Verstegen is owner and president of Athletes’ Performance, which has set the standard for providing athletes with cutting-edge training based on the latest sports science. Mark and Athletes’ Performance have trained many of the top champions in the world of sports at their state-of-the-art facilities in Arizona and Southern California. In 2004, Mark authored Core Performance (Rodale Press), which reached the top 25 on Amazon and has sold well over 100,000 copies. Mark’s widely acclaimed Core Performance system is also available on his web site. Mark and Athletes’ Performance consult for high performances companies including Adidas, EAS, Gatorade, Keiser, GoFit, Amino Vital, Power Plate, and TIGNUM. Mark serves as the Director of Performance for the NFL Players Association and as an Executive Producer of video-on-demand network Sportskool. He is a regular columnist in Men’s Health Magazine and a sought after industry speaker who regularly presents at the leading conferences in the field. Mark Verstegen Workshops Full Author Details Related contentContent from Mark Verstegen Get Off the Floor and Start Using Your Core, Part 2 Ben Cormack | Articles Assessing the Fundamentals - The Thoracic Connection, Part 1 Evan Osar, D.C. | Articles Chop and Lift - Part 3 Gray Cook | Articles Chop and Lift - Part 2 Gray Cook | Articles Chop and Lift - Part 1 Gray Cook | Articles Core Training in Deep Water Irene Lewis-McCormick | Articles Alpine Skiing Maria Mountain | Articles TvA Activation Joshua Rubin | Articles Before and Beyond the Core by Paul Chek | Videos Before the Core - Part 1 Anthony Carey | Articles The Core - Part 1 Matt Wallden | Articles The Truth About Core Training - What Do You Want to Do? by Gary Gray | Videos Evolution of Core Conditioning - Part 1: Origin of the Species by Paul Chek | Videos Pooch Belly Craig Burris | Articles Strength vs Function: One in the Same by Mark Verstegen | Videos Movement and Performance Systems - Part 2 by Mark Verstegen | Videos Movement and Performance Systems - Part 1 by Mark Verstegen | Videos From Core to Pillar Strength by Mark Verstegen | Videos Leave a reply Comments (0) Back to top