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Exercise Library - Trunk/Core

Lets stimulate some muscle fibers! Begin by clicking on the desired exercise. A pop-up window will appear giving you an animated example, as well as a full written and audio description. You can add an exercise to any of your personal templates and download audio files to create Personal Trainer on the GOT play lists for your MP3 or audio CD player.

 

 
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45 Degree Back Extension - Beginner
The purpose of this exercise is to strengthen and increase the dynamic range of motion in the hamstrings and low back.
Leg Lowers - Beginner
The purpose of Leg Lowers is to strengthen your lower abdominals and to teach you how to effectively brace your stomach muscles.
Floor Crunch - Beginner
The purpose of the Floor Crunch is to learn how to effectively brace your stomach and work your upper abdominals.
DB Side Bend - Beginner
Increase strength and dynamic range of motion in the low back and obliques.
Swiss Ball Crunch - Intermediate
The purpose of the Swiss Ball Crunch is to create a fuller range of motion of the abdominal muscles, and to increase the intensity of the floor crunch.
Hip-Ups - Intermediate
The purpose of the Hi-Up is to learn how to effectively brace your stomach muscles and work your lower abdominals.
Swiss Ball Knee to Chest - Intermediate
The purpose of the Swiss Ball Knee to Chest is to challenge your core muscles in a dynamic environment.
Swiss Ball Side to Side - Intermediate
The purpose of the Swiss Ball Side to Side is to challenge your core muscles in a dynamic environment and to develop dynamic hip rotation.
Swiss Ball Roll Out - Intermediate
The purpose of the Swiss Ball Roll Out is create a tense core stabilizing exercise, with some demand placed on the shoulders and upper back.
Cable Chop in the Down - Intermediate
The purpose of all Cable Chops is to increase the dynamic range of motion and strength in the trunk and upper back.
Cable Chop in the Up - Intermediate
The purpose of all Cable Chops is to increase dynamic range of motion and strength in the trunk and upper back.
Saxon Bend - Intermediate
The purpose of the Saxon Bend is to increase low back and oblique strength and range of motion.
Swiss Ball ITY - Intermediate
The purpose of the Swiss Ball ITY is to increase strength and dynamic range of motion in the shoulder blades and shoulder joints, as well as strengthening glute and spine stabilizing muscles.
Ab Wheel Roll-Out - Advanced
The purpose of the Ab Wheel Roll-Out is to create an extremely demanding core, shoulder and hip strengthening exercise. This exercise places a great amount of strain on the shoulder girdle and back. Make sure that you progress slowly and within your body’s range of motion.
DB Partial Get-Up - Advanced
The purpose of the Dumbbell Partial Get-Up is to work your trunk flexion muscles and shoulder stabilizers.