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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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 …

Initially reserved for rehabilitation programs, unstable surface training (UST) has recently
grown in popularity in strength and conditioning and general exercise scenarios …

The purpose of this study was compare the effects of a traditional and an instability
resistance circuit training program on upper and lower limb strength, power, movement …

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 LOEHR, JA, SMC LEE, KL ENGLISH, J. SIBONGA, SM SMITH, BA SPIERING,
and RD HAGAN. Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Training with the Advanced Resistive …