No, this doesn’t mean we’re anti-exercise. This is the concept of spinal stabilization. Based on the movements of the core – stabilization exercises can be classified as “ANTI” – these movements.
Only after mastering ANTI-MOVEMENT exercises do I recommend doing core exercises that GENERATE movement, or ISOTONIC core exercises which should still not make up the majority of your programming.
To create a well-rounded core STABILITY training program you need all of the following:
- ANTI-EXTENSION / FLEXION
- ANTI-ROTATION
- ANTI-LATERAL FLEXION
These are some of the fundamental exercises that can be progressed or regressed depending on your level of fitness. The chart below will dive deeper into those progressions & regressions. See the spinal movement graphic above for directional reference.