#Core stability

[basicfit]

COPENHAGEN PLANK

If you're looking for effective alternatives to build core strength, one exercise that stands out is the Copenhagen plank. The Copenhagen plank is a challenging variation of the traditional plank exercise that specifically targets the core muscles, including the abdominals, obliques, and lower back. It offers a unique and intense way to engage your core and develop stability.

To perform the Copenhagen plank, start by lying on your side with your forearm resting on the ground, elbow positioned directly beneath your shoulder. Stack your feet on top of each other and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your heels. The key element of this exercise is to maintain a stable position while raising and lowering your top leg, which creates an additional challenge for your core muscles.

One of the main benefits of the Copenhagen plank is its ability to target the often neglected and hard-to-reach oblique muscles. By actively engaging the obliques to stabilize the body, this exercise helps improve lateral strength and enhances overall core stability. Additionally, the Copenhagen plank can aid in reducing the risk of injuries, particularly in sports that involve twisting or sudden changes in direction.

However, it's important to note that the Copenhagen plank is an advanced exercise that requires proper form and progression. Beginners or individuals with existing injuries should start with easier variations of planks and gradually work their way up to the Copenhagen plank.

If you're seeking alternatives to the Copenhagen plank, other exercises can also help build core strength. Some popular options include the Russian twist, side plank, mountain climbers, hanging leg raises, and bicycle crunches. These exercises engage the core muscles from different angles and provide a well-rounded approach to developing core strength.

In conclusion, the Copenhagen plank offers a challenging and effective method to build core strength and stability. By incorporating this exercise into your fitness routine and exploring other plank variations and core exercises, you can strengthen your core muscles, improve posture, and enhance overall functional strength. Remember to consult with a qualified fitness professional or trainer to ensure proper form and technique to maximize the benefits while minimizing the risk of injury. 

Checkout: 10 Plank Alternatives to Build Lifelong Core Strength

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The Power of Loaded Carries: Farmer’s Walks and Beyond

Loaded carries are among the most brutally effective—and underrated—exercises in the strength and conditioning world. They’re simple, primal, and punishing. Whether you’re carrying heavy dumbbells across the gym or hoisting a sandbag through uneven terrain, you’re engaging in a time-tested movement that builds total-body strength, core stability, grip endurance, and mental fortitude. At the…

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Ditch the Gym: Build Core Strength with This 4-Move Pilates Routine

Strengthen Your Core Anytime, Anywhere with These Simple Pilates Moves Here are some engaging ideas and tips to structure your article on “You Don’t Need the Gym to Build Core Strength, Just This Four-Move Pilates Routine”: 1. Introduction: Break the Gym Myth Brief Answer:You don’t need a gym or expensive equipment to build core strength. Pilates offers an effective, low-impact alternative…

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6 Effective Desk Exercises to Burn Belly Fat

Desk exercises to burn belly fat are an effective solution for busy professionals. These simple movements allow you to strengthen your core and boost daily activity without leaving your desk. Benefits of Desk Exercises for Belly Fat6 Desk Exercises to Burn That Stubborn Belly FatExercise 1: Seated Leg LiftsExercise 2: Seated Torso TwistsExercise 3: Chair SquatsExercise 4: Desk PlanksExercise 5:…

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Maintaining physical health is crucial, especially when mobility is limited. For many, physical therapy provides essential support for recovery and maintaining mobility. While visiting a clinic may not always be feasible, numerous exercises can be effectively performed at home. These exercises not only promote strength and flexibility but also contribute to overall well-being.

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Push-ups:

Push-ups may seem simple but it is one of the top bodyweight exercises. There are ample benefits of push-ups including strengthening of the upper body, core stability, cardiovascular health, and body posture.

Push-ups primarily target the upper body but when performed in the right way, they use muscles all over the body like the chest, shoulder, arms, biceps, triceps, core, hips, and legs.

10 Benefits of push-ups include:

1. Improves Upper-Body Strength

2. Enhances Your Core Stability

3. Boosts Cardiovascular Health...Click here to continue

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Low Back Pain When Picking Up Things?

Do you have difficulty picking up things from the floor? If you do, one of the possible causes would be stiffness in your lower back. Another cause could be instability of your lumbar spine. Yet another possibility could be the weakness in your legs. Today I want to show you three exercises that address each of these three possible issues to help you have an easier time picking things up from the floor.

[parenting-challenges]

Unleash Your Strength: Discover the Power of Core Stability

Welcome to a realm where strength meets stability, and every movement flows with grace and precision. Are you ready to unlock the secret to a stronger, more resilient body that moves with ease and confidence? Look no further than core stability—the foundation of functional movement and the key to unlocking your body's full potential. Join us as we delve into the transformative benefits of core stability and discover how it can revolutionize your fitness journey.

Introducing the Essence of Core Stability

Prepare to embark on a journey of discovery as we explore the extraordinary benefits of core stability. From improving posture and balance to reducing the risk of injury and enhancing athletic performance, core stability is the cornerstone of a strong, healthy body that moves with efficiency and grace. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, an athlete, or simply someone who wants to move better and feel better in their everyday life, core stability is the key to unlocking your body's true potential.

Why Choose Core Stability?

Improved Posture and Alignment: Say goodbye to slouching and hello to perfect posture with core stability training. By strengthening the muscles of your abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, core stability helps support proper spinal alignment and reduce postural imbalances, ensuring you stand taller, sit straighter, and move with greater ease and grace.

Enhanced Balance and Coordination: Master the art of balance and coordination with core stability exercises. A strong and stable core serves as the foundation for all movement, providing the stability and support you need to maintain balance and control during dynamic activities, such as walking, running, and playing sports.

Injury Prevention: Protect your body from injury and keep yourself moving pain-free with core stability training. By improving the strength and stability of your core muscles, you can reduce the risk of common injuries, such as lower back pain, muscle strains, and joint sprains, ensuring you stay active, healthy, and injury-free for years to come.

Enhanced Athletic Performance: Take your athletic performance to new heights with core stability training. A strong and stable core is essential for generating power, transferring force, and maintaining balance and control during dynamic movements, such as lifting weights, sprinting, and jumping. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, core stability training can help you perform at your best and achieve your goals with confidence and ease.

Testimonials from Fitness Enthusiasts

"Core stability training has been a game-changer for me. Not only has it helped me improve my posture and reduce back pain, but it's also made me a better athlete overall. I feel stronger, more balanced, and more in control of my body, both on and off the field. It's like having a secret weapon that gives me an edge in everything I do." — Sarah, Fitness Enthusiast

"As a physical therapist, I've seen firsthand the profound impact that core stability training can have on my patients' lives. Whether they're recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply looking to improve their overall health and well-being, core stability training is always a crucial component of their rehabilitation program. It's amazing to see how something as simple as strengthening the core can have such far-reaching benefits for the entire body." — Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist

Unlock Your Body's Full Potential: Invest in Core Stability

Don't let weak or neglected core muscles hold you back from achieving your fitness goals. Embrace the power of core stability training and unlock a world of strength, balance, and resilience that will empower you to move with confidence and grace, both in the gym and in your everyday life.

Remember, the journey to a stronger, healthier body begins at the core. Take the first step towards greatness—incorporate core stability training into your fitness routine today and experience the transformative power of a strong and stable core. Your body will thank you, your posture will thank you, and your performance will soar to new heights.

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Clone Force 99 Hijinks 💥

>Sometimes you need a transport to get to safety. Sometimes you are the transport.

Closeups:

This was fun ❤️ XD

[basicfit]

Improving Strength, Size, & Performance with Loaded Carry Drills

10 Tips for Loaded Carries

1. Maintain proper gait alignment throughout by having the feet perfectly straight (or very slightly internally rotated) and semi-inline.  This maximizes torque into the floor, stability, and body alignment while minimizing energy leaks. Imagine walking on a thick 6-inch line throughout. In other words, there should not be a larger lateral gap between the legs or feet when walking.

 2. Keep full body tension throughout the duration of the carry.

 3. Maintain tall posture with the shoulders pulled down and slightly back and the head tall (not pushed forward). 

 4. Brace the daylights out of the abs and core. More about core & ab training here.

 5. Walk smoothly without jerky motions. Imagine you’re carrying a cup of water on your head during the loaded carry and try not to spill any.

 6. Try not to take long lumbering steps.  Instead focus on smaller, more compact, quicker steps.

 7. Go barefoot or wear minimalist shoes to achieve maximal foot and ankle activation which will optimize recruitment up the kinetic chain. 

8. Don’t use wrist straps. Instead, strengthen your grip by squeezing the daylight of the weights.

 9. Use chalk when necessary such as during the heaviest sets where grip is obviously the limiting factor.

10. Don’t use a weightlifting belt. Instead, use your core musculature to stabilize your spine.

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Isometric Training: Mastering Strength through Static Holds

Isometric training may not look flashy, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to build raw strength, stability, and control. Instead of moving weights through a range of motion, isometric exercises involve holding a position under tension — challenging your muscles to contract and maintain force without movement. If you’re looking to forge tendon-tough strength, bulletproof your joints, and…

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Prepare for the unexpected. (DPxDC)

Everyone knew about the reign of Pariah Dark. Even those who did not dabble in those realms have heard the tale of the tyrant. A power-hungry man who ruled over the dead with an iron fist.

Following the rise of Pariah Dark, his realm had been effectively cut off from communication. Many mystics and magic users knew better than to open the door of nightmares that could arise if Pariah Dark's reach went further than his own realm.

Except, the universe had plans to bring the realm of the dead back into the cards.

A new opponent, one that had all of Earth's heroes scrambling for options. A being with powers of a god over weather, destruction was on the horizon. A world ending threat.

It's the only reason the Justice League was doing this. In a deep bunker, far from close civilization as a precaution, the heroes looked on with grim expressions.

The world was already being threatened. It would be destroyed regardless of what the league did. So it only made sense to make the last ditch effort. To summon someone strong enough to defeat the threat.

No one wanted to do it. No one wanted to be the one to pull the realm of the dead back to the living. The consequences were untold if this succeeded. If Pariah Dark was freed and defeated the threat, whose to say he won't want control?

That was a problem for later. For the aftermath. For now, the league could only watch on with bated breath as Constantine completely the summon ritual.

They watched on as the shadows in the room seemed to darken and grow. As the sigil sputtered to life with a glow that was growing increasingly brighter. A sudden gust of wind rushed through the room, the temperature began to drop with eaching ticking second.

And then it was all gone.

The room stood perfectly still. Just as it had been moments before. Nothing changed. No giant king standing before them, no sign that the ritual worked.

The room stood deadly still for another beat before the murmurs started. The team trying to make sense of the situation, figure out what went wrong.

Constantine swore up and down that this was the correct ritual, taking offense that they would even think the problem was on his end. It only made it better when it finally happened.

A loud sound ripped through the room, pulling everyone's attention back to the summoning circle. Just in time to see a tear appear in the space above the circle.

A thin tear that ran the length of eight feet. The fabric of the dimension seems to curl at the edges, pulling back to reveal a deep glowing swirl of greens. A dark gloved hand reached through, fingers curling around the edge of the tear, stretching it even further.

A portal. The ritual had worked, but there had been a delay. A delay that had every hero nerves on edge. Each team member tensed, weapons at the ready as they watched the being stretch the portal to the right size.

Then, a foot stepped out with a heavy thud. A dark boot that looked otherworldly despite its similarity to mortal clothing. A deep black that seemed never-ending. A second foot quickly followed before a full body emerged from the portal.

Not many people in the room have ever seen Pariah Dark, let alone know what to expect. Based on what Constantine and Zatara had said, this wasn't Pariah Dark.

A man had stepped out of the portal, standing at almost seven feet tall, and built like a brick house. One glance at the glowing white hair, deadly red eyes, and shard teeth was enough to know this being was not to be messed with.

But there was no giant show of armor or royal garbs. There is no large crown at the top of his head or jewelry from the infinite realms laced around his neck.

Instead, the man stood before them in combat boots, worn-in ripped jeans, a graphic t-shirt, and a spiked leather jacket. Despite his almost normal clothing choice, the man's jacket seemed to be a never-ending depth of the dark night sky. If one was to look closely enough, the cosmos could almost be made out in the sea of darkness.

None of that would have prepared them for when the man spoke. His tone sounded more bored than anything as he took a step forward.

"Oh, so now you need the help of the dead." The man had spoken, running a hand through his hair. When Batman took a step forward to speak, the man raised a hand. Immediately commanding silence in the single gesture. "I'm on babysitting duty and have yet to have a cup of coffee. I'll be right back."

Just like that, both the man and portal vanished into thin air. Leaving behind a group of stunned heroes. Not only was the man not Pariah Dark, but he was also supposedly babysitting.

"Did that just-"

The Flash had been the first voice to speak up, his eyes trained on where the man had once stood. Except he had barely made it through the first few words before the man was suddenly back.

The man that now had a child hanging off his shoulders and another teen being held up by his scruff. Unlike the man, these kids looked human.

Too human for Bruce's liking. The dark black hair and bright blue eyes had every heroes eyes flickering to Batman for just the briefest moment.

"This isn't fair! I'm not even the king. Why do I have to be here!" The teenager had been complaining the moment the man had reappeared. Arms crossed tight over his chest and seemingly used to being held dangling. "Besides, who brings kids to a show down! Wait til I tell mom about this."

"Aw, come on, Danny. This is gonna be fun!!" The younger girl seemed in much better spirits than the teen, Danny. She had climbed up the large man, sitting on his shoulders and resting her arms on the mess of glowing hair. "It's like take your kids to work day! Ooo, Dan! Can we fight too!?"

Unlike the two kids, the man looked purely exhausted and annoyed. The man, Dan, dropped Danny like a sack of potatoes as he took a long drink from the travel cup in his hand.

It didn't take a genius to recognize the look of an exhausted parent in Dan's expression. A look many of the league members were well acquainted to. A look that even had Batman grimacing with sympathy.

"Can it, little shits. You two were grounded, remember." Dan had growled at the kids before shifting his focus back on the team of heroes before them. His glowing eyes set in a deadly glare. "Pariah Dark isn't coming, and he never will. He's been dethroned and banished. We're the best you've got."

A summoning that started with a group of on edge and scared heroes looking for the ghost king, ended in a way no one expected.

No one was even sure if it made any sense. They weren't sure if they should feel hopeful or in despair.

Because truly, what was a ghostly man with two seemingly human children against a godlike foe with the control over the weather?

The unspoken question of power and ability seemed to vanish following Dan downing the metal travel cup of coffee, and crushing it in his fist.

He tossed it to the side, straighting up his posture as he looked over the heroes. Dan might not be a hero, but he's been playing family for too long.

An almost feral, bloodhungry grin spread across the man's face, sharp fangs on full display. The look made the man suddenly look even less human. He looked closer to a demon from the pits of hell rather than the exhausted parent he looked just a few seconds ago.

"Point me in the direction of this bastard. It's been too long since I let loose and had some fun."

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 247

Danny grumbles, going limp as the Spirit plucked him up, holding him out like some sort of stray cat. Their golden eyes stared across him, white hair shimmering and bloodied feathers rustling as they tilted their head. 

“You sure he’s not somehow ours?” Bludhaven asks again, setting him down once more to circle. Amity laughs, wild hair the color of wheat fluttering in a non-existent breeze and portal pulsing like a heart as she rests a hand on his head. 

“Well darlin’, I am asking if you would be open to adopting,” the Spirit laughs, the sound as familiar as the birds outside his window in the mornings. “Well, I suppose I could always ask your dear sister Arkham-” 

“No no, I would be honored,” Bludhaven smiled a literally sharp grin, something mischievous and violent about it in a way Danny was slowly growing used to. “I’m just- look at the little ghostling! He looks like he could be from ours! My hair, your eyes… he’s just missing markings…” 

“Markings he’ll get once you give me an answer darlin’...”

“OH- Yes, of course! Sorry, I got whelmed there.” 

“You have been stalking your vigilante a bit too much there Blud.” 

[gorgeousgeorgette]

me and him (there is no him)

[doctorenzoyeh]

3 Levels of Side Planks to Fix Chronic Low Back Pain

Do you have chronic low back pain? Have you been doing your physical therapy exercises whether it is stretches or core exercises like supine for taps or even planks? The pain still won’t go away? Maybe it is time to start practicing side planks! The oblique muscles also help with stabilizing the spine, so that extra stability might be just what you need!

Today I will show you 3 levels of side planks that are great for beginners, starting from the easiest one!

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Faiza performing the Kagnoma Odo (pretty literally 'lion dance'), a weapons dance and one of the more important ritual duties of Odonii priestesses. A relatively new addition to this traditional dance involves the musket as the primary weapon, which is fired mid-twirl into the ground at the climax of the dance. Faiza is experiencing an 'oh fuck' moment because her shot is more than ideally diagonal, but she’s being so cool with it.

This is a wholly ceremonial performance at the onset of the pilgrimage, performed in full regalia and lion skin (of the small, semi-domesticated strain) but no armor. It’s also distinctly a display of political allegiance between the powerful and beloved Odonii priesthood (and its loyal military) with the increasingly reviled and destabilized imperial family, with Faiza prominently wearing a bracelet of the royal serpent, which was gifted (along with the musket) by the usoma Stavis Amanti himself (Usoma is the Wardi word for king, which has been retained in the context of emperors).

The Kagnoma Odo is the ultimate demonstration of the Odonii as an embodiment of the Lion Face of God and living vessel of military might and sovereignty, demonstrating her fitness and proficiency with weapons and as a spiritual unifier for soldiers. It is accompanied by drumming and occurs in stages, running through the three keymost weapons used in war- the spear, the sword, and the musket. The musket is of the most significance, given the weapon has developed a particular esteem as the ultimate embodiment of might and superiority. Assistants (almost always other priestesses, occasionally high ranking soldiers) load and prime the musket to be fired at the climax of the dance, where it is shot into the ground as the priestess leaps out of range of the shot. The firing signals the end of the dance and the rite itself.

While not the utmost exemplar of trigger discipline, only fully inducted and senior (and therefore very thoroughly trained) Odonii are permitted to perform the dance, and injuries during actual performances are quite rare (though are known to occur during training, more than a few Odonii have burns and wounds on their feet).

The most important renditions of this dance are performed upon declarations of war and before battles (in this case, generally done in full armor along with the lion pelt). It is also done during some trainings (while a dance, it is carefully choreographed to include naturalistic maneuvers of the weapons involved and helps soldiers limber up and learn to move their weapons). It is regarded as an impressive and motivating sight and a morale booster, and, seen at a distance, potentially intimidating to enemies.

A special variant of this dance is performed as means of fully incarnating the Odomache, which is done in full nudity with the body covered in the blood of the freshly sacrificed lion and cloaked in its raw pelt (the lion has become the corpse of Odomache in the moment of death, as part of its recreation of God's sacrifice). Her public, full nude appearance once (and only once) in this act is what allows the Lion Face of God to incarnate within her. Those in attendance see the spiritually vulnerable, naked human body obscured with the sanctified and deified blood and cloaked in the sanctified and deified skin. It is a merger of the contradictions of mortality and divinity, the boundaries between the two indistinct in flickering firelight and the flash of musketfire. She is witnessed by her people, dangling in between humanity and divinity and leading them in dance, and and is thus transformed.