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What
is the
point?
Whatever
your
sport,
the Core
Muscle
Strength
and
Stability
Test
will be
important.
All
athletes
need
strength
through
the mid-section,
it's the
link
between
the
limbs
and the
source
of your
power
and
balance.
If your
core
strength
is poor,
your
body
will
move
unnecessarily
during
motion
and
waste
energy.
Good
core
strength
brings controlled,
efficient
movements.
What
do you
need?
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How do you do the test?
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Place your watch on the ground where you can easily see it
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Start in the modified press up position - with your elbows and feet on the ground
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Hold this position for 60 seconds
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Lift your right arm off the ground
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Hold this position for 15 seconds
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Return your right arm to the ground and lift the left arm off the ground
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Hold this position for 15 seconds
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Return your left arm to the ground and lift the right leg off the ground
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Hold this position for 15 seconds
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Return your right leg to the ground and lift the left leg off the ground
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Hold this position for 15 seconds
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Lift your left leg and right arm off the ground
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Hold this position for 15 seconds
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Return your left leg and right arm to the ground
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Lift your right leg and left arm off the ground
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Hold this position for 15 seconds
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Return to the starting position and hold for a final 30 seconds
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What
results
you'll
get :
Analysis
of
results
is comes
by
comparing
them
with
previous
attempts.
If you
were
able to
complete
this
first
time,
then you
have excellent
core
strength.
If you
are
unable
to
complete
the
assessment,
then
repeat
the
routine
3 or 4
times a
week
until
you can.
What
is being
measured
again?
This is
a
measure
of your
static
core
strength
and
stability. |
