Functional core and support strengthening

The trunk muscles essentially have two tasks. On the one hand, they protect the body against external forces, and on the other hand, they are the center of strength development and transmission for the extremities.

We all need trunk strength for an upright posture and for everyday activities. For athletes pushing their physical limits, the trunk is a stable support corset that delivers power to the extremities and plays a crucial role in injury prevention.

In the unit on Functional Core and Stability Training, participants learn why isolated training of the abdominal muscles does not provide significant benefits, but rather a combination of many muscles is responsible for a stable core.

Unfortunately, many people lack the necessary trunk stability and control, which can lead to problems in daily life and sports. Many recreational athletes are affected by this, mistakenly believing they have good trunk stability. However, the central nervous system plays a significant role in a stable core through coordinated activation of the trunk muscles.

In the practical part, a test battery for assessing trunk strength is presented, and the methodical exercise progression from beginner to sport-specific trunk strength training is conducted.