Understanding and Grasping The Importance Of Single Leg Training
What does single leg strength have to do with core training? A lot!
Every time I stabilize on a single leg, my brain is shouting thousands of little text messages to my core to help and assist by creating the ability to balance.
These text message wars are more scientifically known as Proprioception. The bodys awareness of where it is in space relative to movement and external forces.
Another reason that single leg activities create core strength is because the glute medius which helps to stabilize the knee during movement fires on the same schedule as the scapular stabilizers.
This means that by performing activity on a single leg our scapular efficiency increases dramatically.
Why is this important?
Your core will only be as strong as your hips and scapular stabilizers. This is the number one reason sit-ups suck for developing core strength. Period!
Watch this video below as it demonstrates a proper single leg training technique
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