Table 1.

Comparison of traditional (TEP) and core stabilization exercise (CSEP) programs

Exercise	CSEP	TEP
Principle	Lower load, less repetitions	Higher load, more repetitions
Activation	Slower	Faster
Trunk movements	None to minimal	Full
Dosage	5 minutes/day	5 minutes/day
#1	Abdominal drawing-in maneuver crunch	Traditional sit-up
#2	Left and right horizontal side support	Sit-up with left trunk rotation
#3	Hip flexor squat ('wood-chopper')	Sit-up with right trunk rotation
#4	Supine shoulder bridge	Abdominal crunch
#5	Quadruped alternate arm and leg	Traditional sit-up

TEP, traditional exercise program; CSEP, core stabilization exercise program