Strength and Conditioning Chapter 13: Core Exercises

Where should an athlete's elbows be placed when performing a plank exercise?

Directly below the shoulders

Which of the following core exercise is considered a multi-planar exercise?

Modified side plank with hip external rotation

Which of the following does research suggest, regarding the core?

Muscular endurance of the core is more important for core stability than strength

When performing the standing landmine twist exercise, the athlete should

avoid lumbar rotation.

The musculature of the core is divided into

local and global stabilizers.

The core is also known as the

lumbopelvic-hip-complex (LPHC).

The first step in core progression focuses on

muscle recruitment

Physical therapists and orthopedic specialists use three widely accepted tests of muscular endurance to test core endurance over strength: flexor endurance test, extensor endurance test, and the

side bridge.

When performing a sit-up, the athlete should lie supine

with knees bent at 90 degrees and arms crossed at the chest.

Which of the following exercises is often used for stabilization and core stability?

Bird dog