| Course: PHRE 3045 – Sports Injuries |
Movement Pattern: Core | stabilization |
Target: Transverse Abdominus |
Synergist(s): Pec Minor, Rhomboids, Serratus, Trapezius |
| Exercise |
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| Regressions: |
Plank |
Progressions: |
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| Key Teaching Points |
Expectation: [if 456 equals=”Supervised Practice”]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal=”Supervised Practice”]Independent Learning[/if 456] |
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| Description: |
- Establish the correct starting position for a plank. Use the dowel as necessary to help establish this position.
- While using intrinsic core musculature to maintain a good planking position descend to the floor by allowing the scapulae to adduct/retract.
- Do not lose the plank position.
- Ascend away from the floor by using the muscles that abduct/protract the scapulae.
- This movement should be slow and controlled.
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| Common Error(s): |
Sagging lower back | Not engaging core |
| Spotting: |
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