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Trunk Stability: Firing Up the Muscles

trunk stability

Exercises that integrate the entire body and develop trunk stability are critical for developing athletic potential. Developing trunk stability holds the key to strengthening your body from the inside out. Core building is the deepest level of strength training that can be practiced. When this kind of strength is developed you will see an increase in strength in everything you do, from lifting your child into a car seat to your daily workout routines.

The trunk is an anatomical term for the central part of the body from which extend the neck and limbs. The trunk includes the thorax, pectoral muscles, abdominal muscles and lateral muscles.

Following are some exercises for core trunk stability.

Seated Balance

 

Straight Leg Sit-Up

Half Cross Extension

Russian Twist

This exercise can also be done with a medicine ball or a hand weight for added resistance.

 

The Bridge

Plank

To maintain a straight posture in Plank, pretend there’s a string tied at the base of your spine that runs up your back and is being pulled tight at the crown (top of head).

Push-Up

If you are out of shape, begin with wall push-ups and gradually advance to knee and then full-body push-ups.

 

Back Extension

To check your Trunk Stability: Sit on the Swiss Ball and balance with your feet off the ground. 1-2-3, how long can you balance before touching the ground?

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