Friday, January 6, 2012

Rotation - Seated SB w/ Tubing or Cable

Try this exercise to improve your swing. This will develop rotational/twisting strength which will help actions like swinging an axe, bat, racquet or even closing a heavy door with one arm whilst carrying bags of shopping in the other.

 

Difficulty Level :  Beginner   
Muscles :  Abdominals
Obliques
Core
Modality :  Strength
Equipment :  Stability Ball (SB)
Band/Tubing
Progressions :  1 Leg  
Benefits :

  • Twisting core strength.
Pre-Requisites :

  • Must have no current complaints of pain in the spine prior to loading rotation.
Preparation :

  • Sit "tall" in neutral spine.
  • Perform "active sitting" by lightly contracting the glutes.
Movement :
  • Rotate as far as active range of motion allows (do not compensate by arching or rounding the back).
  • Generate all movement from the trunk.

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