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Bridge (B, I, A)

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By Kristen Gostomski, CFSC
Exercises, Core

BRIDGE   This versatile exercise targets stabilizing muscles in the posterior chain—back, glutes, and hamstrings. With proper cueing, Bridge can also be a core bracing exercise that targets all the muscles that wrap around the mid-section.

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Super Hero and Half Airplane (B)

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By Kristen Gostomski, CFSC
Exercises, Core

SUPER HERO and HALF-AIRPLANE (from hands and knees or stability ball) I endorse Super Hero and Half-Airplane (from hands and knees or from a stability ball) as exercises to improve strength and endurance in the muscles that connect to and support the spine. 

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Supine Core Bracing (B)

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By Kristen Gostomski, CFSC
Exercises, Core

SUPINE CORE BRACING   This is the practice of activating muscles surrounding the trunk in order to protect the spine, safely transfer power between upper and lower body, and stand ground against contact.

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Kristin Gostomski - Functional Exercise And Nutrition Specialist

KRISTEN GOSTOMSKI is a sports performance  coach, functional movement specialist, and youth sports development and injury prevention consultant. Since 1998, in both team and private settings, she has worked with thousands of athletes—ages 7 to adult—in a variety of sports.

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