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Gentle Rolling To Condition Your Core & Improve Spinal and Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 02, 2023
Core Strength

This is a simple routine that can be done on a large mattress or gym or yoga mat. Though it doesn't look like much, this type of rolling is effective in improving general spinal mobility, shoulder mobility, core strength, and overall proprioception. Read more

 

Archer Push-Ups Using Gym Rings to Develop Upper Body and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 26, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

These are called Archer push-ups whereby you lower your upper body beside one arm while straightening your other arm out to the side.

You can begin on your knees, and once you’ve built up strength and confidence with this exercise, you can try it in a full push-up position.

Archer push-ups can also be done with your hands on the floor and without the use of gym rings. Read more

 

Integrating Lower Body, Core, and Upper Body Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 20, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

To integrate lower body, core, and upper body strength, I like doing various jerks and presses with a kettlebell. If you don't have a kettlebell or dumbbell, you can use anything that you can comfortably hold in one hand like a can of soup. Read more

 

Making All Exercises Core-Centric For More Functional Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 18, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

These days, I’m loving the focus of making all exercises core-centric.

Generally, working with weights unilaterally while striving to keep the core in a strong and neutral position with abs and glutes contracted is a rewarding approach. Read more

 

Protect Your Lower Back By Strengthening Your Obliques

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

One key to avoiding back pain and injury is to keep your obliques strong - these are the muscles that line the sides of your abdominal wall. Read more

 

Try This For Chronic Back Pain and Stiffness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 23, 2021
Natural Health Solutions
Core Strength

If you have chronic or recurrent back pain and stiffness, it may be that shortened hamstrings are creating a constant downward pull on your pelvis which could be causing compensatory biomechanics within your lumber and thoracic spinal regions, manifesting as pain and/or stiffness. Read more

 

Kick-Through Core Exercise

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 02, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

This is an intermediate to advanced conditioning exercise for the core.

Begin on all fours, pivot on one arm, and kick the same side leg through to the other side while keeping your core contracted. You can bring your opposite side arm up with each kick-through to help you maintain balance and also to help you keep your core engaged. Read more

 

The Ideal Way To Do Push-Ups

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 19, 2021
Natural Health Solutions
Core Strength

To be optimally mobile and agile, it's helpful to treat every exercise as an opportunity to strengthen your core - doing so will improve movement and balance in all planes and decrease risk of injury. Read more

 

3 Fundamental Exercises for Functional Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 30, 2020
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

To develop core strength via forearm plank pose, press your elbows strongly into the ground to keep your shoulder blades separated (protracted), keep your head neutral (not extended up), and try to maintain a straight line through your shoulders, hips, and ankles. Read more

 

How To Develop More Useful Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 12, 2020
Core Strength

When doing strength work, it’s ideal to combine upper and lower body movements, which fosters better overall body awareness and neural activation.

Virtually all non-sedentary activities of daily living and sports require integrated activation of the upper body, core, and lower body. Read more

 

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