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. 2016 Dec;11(7):1106–1124.

Core Strengthening Exercises

Body Squats
Instruction:
Bend the knees, allowing the body to sink towards the ground as if sitting in a chair, not further than with the thighs parallel to the floor.
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Dynamic plank
Instruction:
From a starting position with the forearms to the ground and the body in a straight line, move the hips down and up, holding at each position for a few seconds.
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Dynamic bridge
Instruction:
Leaning on hands and heels, move the hips up and down, holding at each position for a few seconds.
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Side bridge
Instruction:
Leaning on left forearm and outside of the foot, move the hips up, holding for a few seconds, and down, holding for a few seconds. Change position to right forearm and repeat the exercise.
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Example of a training schedule (every second or third day):
Week Frequency Body squats Dynamic plank Dynamic bridge Side bridge
1 2x 3 x 5 reps 3 x 3 reps 3 x 3 reps 2* x 3 x 3 reps
2 2x 3 x 8 reps 3 x 4 reps 3 x 4 reps 2* x 3 x 4 reps
3 3x 3 x 12 reps 3 x 5 reps 3 x 5 reps 2* x 3 x 5 reps
4 3x 3 x 15 reps 3 x 6 reps 3 x 6 reps 2* x 3 x 6 reps
* 1x left, 1x right