This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Once you have mastered the basic muscle activation exercises, you can gradually add an additional component to work on balance. Simply do each of the exercises using a balance disk. This will further enhance recruitment of core muscles. Videos in this series: … [Read more...] about Video: Balance Drills
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Video: Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Glutes Activation
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Stand on one leg while bringing the opposite leg up so that the thigh is parallel to the ground. Hold this position for 6 to 10 seconds. Then, drive that leg back so that it is behind your body with the calf now parallel to the ground. Hold this for 6 to 10 seconds; … [Read more...] about Video: Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Glutes Activation
Video: Medial Glutes Activation
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Balance on one leg while extending the other leg diagonally and to the side. Hold for 6 to 10 seconds; and switch to the other leg. Complete 2 to 3 repetitions on each leg. Videos in this series: … [Read more...] about Video: Medial Glutes Activation
Video: Quadriceps Activation
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Balance on one leg while straightening the opposite one. The effort should be just enough to activate the muscle. Hold for 6 to 10 seconds; and switch to the other leg. Complete 2 to 3 repetitions on each leg. Videos in this series: … [Read more...] about Video: Quadriceps Activation
Video: Core Snap and Backward Lean
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Engage the deep abdominals in your core. Imagine that your belly button is the front part of a metal snap that you might find on a jacket, and the back of that snap is located on your spine. Envision snapping that button closed. To further facilitate deep abdominal … [Read more...] about Video: Core Snap and Backward Lean