RB is very right. My core includes a wide range of angles and exercises from abs to obliques to lower back and some plank variations that hit many, sometimes obscure stabilizing muscles
When struggling in a match, all those unseen muscles can be the difference between winning and losing.
Yes, a strong back is important. If you are referring to leg pressure or kicking power for fighting, you also need to condition the hip flexors. A true martial artist knows that a punch is generated up through the ground. And to be 'strongly rooted', you have to make sure that your entire rear chain is strong and functioning in a concerted effort to generate power.
Bridges are a good start...there are so many ways to grow from there...
So many people neglect to work their back properly. The core is made up of different muscles that all work together to support the body. Wrestlers need this conditioning so they can apply leg pressure to subdue an opponent, being able to bridge an opponent off of you while still maintaining control is ALL Core, so let's NOT forget to work the back when we work the front. The power for punches and kicks is all about CORE. Let's face it, most of us don't work your back enough. I incorporate it whenever I work out my abs my back gets the equal treatment. For me, it's all about balance and as a boxer, it's all about being able to take what I fail to block. Here are two very worthy exercises I do every other day in my training:
gymrat (35)
6/17/2019 3:03 PMRB is very right. My core includes a wide range of angles and exercises from abs to obliques to lower back and some plank variations that hit many, sometimes obscure stabilizing muscles
When struggling in a match, all those unseen muscles can be the difference between winning and losing.
DrkMusclCat (21)
3/08/2019 5:30 AMYes, a strong back is important. If you are referring to leg pressure or kicking power for fighting, you also need to condition the hip flexors. A true martial artist knows that a punch is generated up through the ground. And to be 'strongly rooted', you have to make sure that your entire rear chain is strong and functioning in a concerted effort to generate power.
Bridges are a good start...there are so many ways to grow from there...
RadnerBearman (0)
2/24/2019 4:55 PMSo many people neglect to work their back properly. The core is made up of different muscles that all work together to support the body. Wrestlers need this conditioning so they can apply leg pressure to subdue an opponent, being able to bridge an opponent off of you while still maintaining control is ALL Core, so let's NOT forget to work the back when we work the front. The power for punches and kicks is all about CORE. Let's face it, most of us don't work your back enough. I incorporate it whenever I work out my abs my back gets the equal treatment. For me, it's all about balance and as a boxer, it's all about being able to take what I fail to block. Here are two very worthy exercises I do every other day in my training: