Developing the core

by Willardson, Jeffrey M.

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Title Statements

Full title :Developing the core / National Strength and Conditioning Association ; editor, Jeffrey M. Willardson.

Summary

"Elite-level athletes take great pride in their fitness and physical strength. You can?t help but notice the muscular legs or well-defined arms. However, whether they are known for a powerful golf swing or a hard hockey slap shot, the best athletes all have one thing in common?a strong and well-conditioned core. The world?s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), brings you the authoritative resource on strengthening the core to maximize sport performance. With contributions by 17 of the top names in sport training, conditioning, and science, Developing the Core features over 50 of the most effective exercises, science-based assessment tools, sport-specific programs, and expert advice for developing a personalized core program. Basketball, football, soccer, golf, baseball, tennis?no matter what your sort, Developing the Core will place you on the path to success and your strongest midsection ever." -- from publisher's website.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Human Kinetics
Place of Publication:Leeds
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014.

The Physical Object

Description:vii, 215 pages : : illustrations ; : 26 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780736095495, 0736095497
oclc:ocn864788124
LC Classification:RA781
Dewey Decimal:613.71

Essentials of core development. Core anatomy and biomechanics -- Core assessment -- Core muscle activity during exercise -- Core development exercises and drills -- Core programming -- Sport-specific core development. Baseball and softball -- Basketball -- Football -- Golf -- Ice hockey -- Soccer -- Swimming -- Tennis -- Track and field -- Volleyball -- Wrestling.

Subjects

Abdomen -- Muscles Abdominal exercises Abdominal Muscles Abdominaux (Exercices) Bewegungserziehung Éducation physique Exercice Exercise Physical education and training Rumpfmuskulatur Training