Core Strengthening Exercises- Rotational
• Keep torso as straight as possible while lying on a physioball
• The ball should not move as you rotate
• Rotate to the right as far as possible
• Return to top position and rotate to the left
• Perform slow, controlled and continuous rotations in both directions
• Keep torso as straight as possible in a push-up position with feet on a physioball
• With one leg bridged on the ball, rotate the free leg down and across as far as possible
• Return to top position and repeat
• Plant feet in athletic position
• Set cable at shoulder height and keep cable in the center of chest, rotate as far as possible
• Clear hips and rotate around to finish position
• Keep head as stationary as possible
• Return to start position and repeat, switch sides
• Stand in an athletic position, rotate the plate in a circular pattern across front of body, up over head, around and down across to the opposite side.
• Make circle as large as possible
• Keep torso straight and upright, head should be still throughout the movement
• Rotate to one side as far as possible
• Keep plate in the midline of body at all times
• Use abdominal / core muscles to accelerate and decelerate the plate
• Perform smooth, controlled and continuous rotations in both directions
• Sit on top of the ball, secure feet to avoid falling backward
• Keep back straight and perform a sit-up on the ball
• Ball should remain perfectly still
• Variation: Alternate single foot for 2-3reps / side
• Keep back straight and perform a sit up on the ball, rotating to the right or left at the top
• If rotating to the right, remove the right foot, left foot if rotating left
• If you are having difficulty: Sit farther back on the ball
• Balance on the ball on stomach
• Extend back until it is st...
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Duration 20 minutes
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Players 4+ players
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Difficulty Beginner
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Physioball
- 3-4 kg. Medicine ball
- Exercise band
- 25 lb. weighted plate