The performance of resistance exercises on unstable equipment has increased in
popularity, despite the lack of research supporting their effectiveness. Resistance exercise …

There are many instances in daily life and sport in which force must be exerted when an
individual performing the task is in an unstable condition. Instability can decrease the …

Abstract Kibele, A and Behm, DG. Seven weeks of instability and traditional resistance
training effects on strength, balance and functional performance. J Strength Cond Res 23 …

Core stability exercises have become main stream, with rehabilitative methodologies now
being applied to healthy athletes. A popular trend has been to perform resistance exercises …

The use of instability devices and exercises to train the core musculature is an essential
feature of many training centres and programs. It was the intent of this position stand to …

Abstract Sparkes, R and Behm, DG. Training adaptations associated with an 8-week
instability resistance training program with recreationally active individuals. J Strength Cond …

Background and Purpose: While the popularity of instability resistance training (resistance
training that involves the use of unstable surfaces and devices: IRT) is evident in fitness …

Abstract Lawrence, MA and Carlson, LA. Effects of an unstable load on force and muscle
activation during a parallel back squat. J Strength Cond Res 29 (10): 2949–2953, 2015 …

Background and Purpose: Recently, the trend among physical training and rehabilitation
professionals is the use of resistance exercise on unstable equipment in order to increase …

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 …