Core Strength

Fun Movement That Develops Core and Upper Body Strength

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Core Strength

To do this compound movement, you'll need some dip or parallel bars. The set that I use can be found here:

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The Ideal Way To Do Push-Ups

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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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

A Fun Way to Work on Front and Back Levers

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Core Strength

This is a look at how to use a simple resistance band to provide enough support for most people to have fun with gymnastics holds like the front and back lever.

Both levers are excellent for developing core, scapular, and grip strength.

When doing the back lever, the goal is to keep your abs and glutes engaged while your scapulae are protracted and depressed. Read more

Negative Body Levers to Develop Core Strength

Dr. Ben Kim — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Core Strength

If you feel comfortable with basic plank poses, side twists, arches, and crunches, to further develop functional core strength, you can add negative body levers to your training routine.

You'll need a comfortable surface to lie back on - a yoga mat or gym mats work well - as well as a strong anchor point that you can secure your hands on behind your head. Read more

Basic Plank Core Exercises Using an Exercise Ball

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Core Strength

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Making All Exercises Core-Centric For More Functional Strength

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

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

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

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

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

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

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

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:30:12 +0000

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

Protect Your Lower Back By Strengthening Your Obliques

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:39:58 +0000

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

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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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

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:30:05 +0000

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

3 Fundamental Exercises for Functional Core Strength

Dr. Ben Kim — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000

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

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:15:42 +0000

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

Another Way To Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:47:35 +0000

Core Strength

As a followup to a previous post on How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Sugar Regulation, and Body Composition, this is an option for those who may be limited in their ability to do bodyweight squats. Read more