Abstract Lawrence, MA, Ostrowski, SJ, Leib, DJ, and Carlson, LA. Effect of unstable loads on
stabilizing muscles and bar motion during the bench press. J Strength Cond Res 35 (2S) …

McGILL, SM Low back stability: from formal description to issues for performance and
rehabilitation. Exerc. Sport Sci. Rev. Vol. 29, No. 1, pp. 26–31, 2001. The concept of stability …

Abstract THIS REVIEW ARTICLE RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE FUNCTION OF THE CORE
MUSCULATURE. IN MANY REAL LIFE ACTIVITIES, THESE MUSCLES ACT TO STIFFEN …

Abstract Stanton, R., P. Reaburn, and B. Humphries. The effect of short-term Swiss ball
training on core stability and running economy. J. Strength Cond. Res. 18 (3): 522–528 …

Abstract Background and Aim: The core stabilizer muscle weakness can have a negative
effect on the balance. On the other hand, the stability of the core area as a connection with …

Dynamic balance is a key component of injury prevention and rehabilitation in sports.
Training the core muscles has been hypothesized as an intervention for improving balance …

Context: Instability resistance training (IRT; unstable surfaces and devices to strengthen the
core or trunk muscles) is popular in fitness training facilities. Objective: To examine …

Core stability training (CST) has increased in popularity among athletes and the general
fitness population despite limited evidence CST programmes alone lead to improved athletic …

This experiment examined muscle activation measured using electromyography (EMG)
during a standardized push-up performed on stable and unstable surfaces. Fifteen highly …

Balance and core stabilization exercises have often been associated with improved athlete
performance and/or decreased incidence of injuries. While these exercises seem to be …