Great Shoulder/Core Strengthner

Trish18 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:48:00 GMT

(Another great sports tip from guest blogger Jon Doyle of Baseball Training)

A few weeks ago I introduced you to the plank. Well here's another version of the plank, called the side plank, that builds helps develop shoulder and core stability...and, like the plank, you can do it while watching the playoffs. Who said watching TV wasn't active?

Place your elbow directly under your shoulder and your foot on top of you other foot. Simply raise your hip off the ground and hold for 30-60 seconds. Repeat on other side.

(Jon Doyle is a former NCAA All-American baseball player who now works as strength and conditioning specialist. For more tips check out www.baseballtrainingsecrets.com)

60 Seconds To Stronger Abs

Trish18 — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:30:00 GMT

(Another great sports tip from guest blogger Jon Doyle of Baseball Training)

Here's a simple exercise you can do just about anywhere--even watching TV--that will strengthen your abs, and your entire core, in no time.

It's called the Plank and it's pictured here:

Simply hold your body off the ground and only your arms and toes are touching the ground. Be sure to keep your body parallel with the ground and do not let those hips sag. Pull your belly button in towards your spine to maintain a tight core.

Try to hold for at least 30 seconds and work your way all the way up to 60 seconds. Then you can try to get up to two full minutes.

(Jon Doyle is a former NCAA All-American baseball player who now works as strength and conditioning specialist. For more tips check out www.baseballtrainingsecrets.com)

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Great Shoulder/Core Strengthner

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