Exercises specifically for stability
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I do a lot of stability exercises, usually incorporating bosu balls (some things with it up, some with it down), TRX, and stability balls. LOTS of various exercises you can do with them, and you can make a lot of the exercises easier or harder.
I also have an indo board at home that I use regularly. Mostly a balance trainer, but again, can be used in a variety of ways to get a wide range of exercises in.
As for specifics, honestly, I'd suggest googling and seeing what's out there...0 -
HoneyBadger155 wrote: »I do a lot of stability exercises, usually incorporating bosu balls (some things with it up, some with it down), TRX, and stability balls. LOTS of various exercises you can do with them, and you can make a lot of the exercises easier or harder.
I also have an indo board at home that I use regularly. Mostly a balance trainer, but again, can be used in a variety of ways to get a wide range of exercises in.
As for specifics, honestly, I'd suggest googling and seeing what's out there...
I would think that riding is a good core exercise in itself!0 -
As I continue to think about this, and how to put together a routine or workout from some of these movements...
- I'm pretty sure I want a couple of single-arm over head movements... probably TGU and single arm DB lunges. I'm hoping that these will help with shoulder and hip stability.
- I want to start making more/better use of my rings... so I'm thinking about ring pushups, single leg squats, and single arm rows.
- Farmer's carries are a must, if I can figure out where to do them when the weather is lousy.
- Deadbugs are also a must, if for no other reason then to have my kids look at me funny when I do them.
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You've received lots of good suggestions. I would add waiter walks, low trap work, and rotator cuff work to your list for shoulder stability. If it helps, I do timed farmers walks around my apartment when I can't do them outside.
This isn't stability related, but have you thought about using a foam roller? I have been sequences from The MELT Method and they have been really helpful. Here is a lower body sequence I found.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hbBIi8DcCtY
You don't need the special foam roller to do this. I use a regular hard roller and am able to get my low back to let go using this technique.0 -
As I continue to think about this, and how to put together a routine or workout from some of these movements...
- I'm pretty sure I want a couple of single-arm over head movements... probably TGU and single arm DB lunges. I'm hoping that these will help with shoulder and hip stability.
- I want to start making more/better use of my rings... so I'm thinking about ring pushups, single leg squats, and single arm rows.
- Farmer's carries are a must, if I can figure out where to do them when the weather is lousy.
- Deadbugs are also a must, if for no other reason then to have my kids look at me funny when I do them.
Are you dead-set on doing your own thing? I would honestly advise against that right now. I see a lot of different recommendations for exercises in this thread that are probably not for you right now in-helping with your goals.1 -
JAYxMSxPES wrote: »As I continue to think about this, and how to put together a routine or workout from some of these movements...
- I'm pretty sure I want a couple of single-arm over head movements... probably TGU and single arm DB lunges. I'm hoping that these will help with shoulder and hip stability.
- I want to start making more/better use of my rings... so I'm thinking about ring pushups, single leg squats, and single arm rows.
- Farmer's carries are a must, if I can figure out where to do them when the weather is lousy.
- Deadbugs are also a must, if for no other reason then to have my kids look at me funny when I do them.
Are you dead-set on doing your own thing? I would honestly advise against that right now. I see a lot of different recommendations for exercises in this thread that are probably not for you right now in-helping with your goals.
Not necessarily, but I'd want to know why a particular exercise was "better" or "worse" for me. I'd like to think I'm pretty open minded, but I do want to know the whys.1 -
JAYxMSxPES wrote: »As I continue to think about this, and how to put together a routine or workout from some of these movements...
- I'm pretty sure I want a couple of single-arm over head movements... probably TGU and single arm DB lunges. I'm hoping that these will help with shoulder and hip stability.
- I want to start making more/better use of my rings... so I'm thinking about ring pushups, single leg squats, and single arm rows.
- Farmer's carries are a must, if I can figure out where to do them when the weather is lousy.
- Deadbugs are also a must, if for no other reason then to have my kids look at me funny when I do them.
Are you dead-set on doing your own thing? I would honestly advise against that right now. I see a lot of different recommendations for exercises in this thread that are probably not for you right now in-helping with your goals.
Not necessarily, but I'd want to know why a particular exercise was "better" or "worse" for me. I'd like to think I'm pretty open minded, but I do want to know the whys.
It's hard to say what's good / bad for you without doing a property evaluation, which nobody here can really do unless you posted a video of something like an OH Squat assessment. Some of the exercises mentioned are good exercises, but depending on where you're at physically they may not be right for you today. That's why my recommendation was to find a NASM trainer that has the knowledge of training specifically towards the goal of Core Strength & Stabilization. They can do a proper evaluation and provide a program specifically towards your needs and goals. Not saying another trainer with a different certification can't do that, it's just what I'm familiar with.
Also, exercises are not the only factor. Volume (Sets / Reps), Frequency, and Tempo play a role in training for your specific goal.0 -
JAYxMSxPES wrote: »JAYxMSxPES wrote: »As I continue to think about this, and how to put together a routine or workout from some of these movements...
- I'm pretty sure I want a couple of single-arm over head movements... probably TGU and single arm DB lunges. I'm hoping that these will help with shoulder and hip stability.
- I want to start making more/better use of my rings... so I'm thinking about ring pushups, single leg squats, and single arm rows.
- Farmer's carries are a must, if I can figure out where to do them when the weather is lousy.
- Deadbugs are also a must, if for no other reason then to have my kids look at me funny when I do them.
Are you dead-set on doing your own thing? I would honestly advise against that right now. I see a lot of different recommendations for exercises in this thread that are probably not for you right now in-helping with your goals.
Not necessarily, but I'd want to know why a particular exercise was "better" or "worse" for me. I'd like to think I'm pretty open minded, but I do want to know the whys.
It's hard to say what's good / bad for you without doing a property evaluation, which nobody here can really do unless you posted a video of something like an OH Squat assessment. Some of the exercises mentioned are good exercises, but depending on where you're at physically they may not be right for you today. That's why my recommendation was to find a NASM trainer that has the knowledge of training specifically towards the goal of Core Strength & Stabilization. They can do a proper evaluation and provide a program specifically towards your needs and goals. Not saying another trainer with a different certification can't do that, it's just what I'm familiar with.
Also, exercises are not the only factor. Volume (Sets / Reps), Frequency, and Tempo play a role in training for your specific goal.
I'm not going to do that... it's just not worth the investment right now.0 -
And that's fine, it's not for everybody. That's like an ideal scenario. That's why my 2nd recommendation was Yoga or Pilates which you can find for free on YouTube. I think FitnessBlender has a couple Pilates videos, I'm sure there are more.0
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Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
I would think that riding is a good core exercise in itself!
It is, but with racing, I need my core to last through a race weekend, so training off the bike is pretty much a requirement! I'm not independently wealthy so being at the track several days a weeks isn't an option for me LOL
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