Posts in "Hip/Core Training"

Core Strength Variations

Core Strength Variations

Core strength is an essential physical quality from both performance and durability perspectives. Learning to generate stiffness through the torso can help athletes transfer energy from the lower to upper body, deliver/absorb contract, and prevent undesirable motion of the hips, spine, and rib cage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld,… Read more

Single-Leg Stability

Single-Leg Stability

The Valslide Skate Position Circle and 2-Way Skater are two exercises we’ll integrate into our prep work or pair with main exercises to help reinforce low position stability of the stance leg. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) In both variations, we’re looking to keep the hip, knee… Read more

Diagonal Core Progression

Diagonal Core Progression

Start basic. Eliminate joints, teach control. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) ½ Kneel eliminates lower leg and enforces single-leg stance control at the hip/core. Tall Kneel adds in rotational control at the hip. Standing adds in lower leg, but still emphasizes control (shoulders turn over a stable… Read more

Bear Position Alt. Shoulder Taps

Bear Position Alt. Shoulder Taps

Bear crawl variations provide a great opportunity to integrate core strength with shoulder stability work. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) A few coaching cues on this exercise: ✅ Slightly tuck the tail bone under✅ Stay long through the spine as you push your chest away from the… Read more