Excerpt — Conditioning to the Core

The muscular structures of the abdominal and back regions play a dominant role in postural control, lumbar stabilization, and proprioception (what we call total body balance). As we have said, a well-functioning core can help reduce the risk and severity of injury and promote greater efficiency.

Position the hands on a moderately unstable apparatus. The hands are directly under the shoulders with the arms perpendicular to the floor.

Position the hands on a moderately unstable apparatus. The hands are directly under the shoulders with the arms perpendicular to the floor.

Select a medicine ball light enough to be thrown hard but heavy enough to provide resistance.

A stable, strong, and powerful core lasts a lifetime. Core efficiency is not a passing fad or something that needs to be trained only while actively involved in sport.