1. Giesbrecht Training for Core Muscles
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Giesbrecht
Training for Core Muscles

2. Identifying the Core

3. Core Muscles
Pelvic Floor Muscles

4. Core Connections

5. Hip Adductors vs Hip Abductors

6. Muscles of the Core Region

7. Layers of the Abdominals

8. Movement of the Core Muscles

9. Movements of the Core Muscles

10. Muscle Origins & Insertions [Diaphragm]

11. Origins & Insertions: Internal Oblique

12. Origins & Insertions: External Oblique

13. Origins & Insertions: Rectus Abdominus

14. Origins & Insertions: Transverse Abdominus

15. Origins & Insertions: Back Extensors

16. How does Posture & the Core Connect?

17. How does Posture & the Core Connect?

18. Isometric versus Isotonic
What is an Isometric Exercise?
How does an Isometric Exercise differ from an Isometric Exercise?
What are the two types of Isotonic Contractions?

19. Time Limit Exercise vs Rep/Set Exercise
When would you use each?
Why is Time Limit such a good option for Core Work?

20. Foundational vs Functional
What is a Foundational Exercise?
How does a Foundational Exercise differ from a Functional Exercise?

21. Plank: Key Posture Points

22. Squats: Key Posture Points

23. Deadlift: Key Posture Points

24. Sit Ups: Key Posture Points

25. Twisting Sit Ups: Key Posture Points

26. How to Engage the Core More
How do you adapt a traditional exercise to engage the core more?