As promised, today I am demonstrating how to strengthen your core in a different position. Wall plank is my go-to position for core activation in standing. Adding hip flexion to challenge the core stability increases the exercise intensity. I like to start slow to focus on the activation. I know some people go really fast but that is more for burning calories and uses more rectus Abdominis (for powerful movements) than transverse Abdominis (for core stability).
Pressing the abdomen against a Swiss ball while keeping the back straight activated the multifidi muscle of your back, which is also connected to the TA. It’s another great core exercise in standing. It’s an easier version of its quadruped or prone counter part that I went over in the previous video (check it out here:
Partial wall squats with Swiss ball challenges the core because the ball is an unstable surface.
Lastly, standing balance exercises are also great for core stabilization. You will realize you can maintain your balance more effectively if you engage your core muscles.
If you missed the supine core series, check it out here:
I am going over core stabilization in various positions. Next video will be core stabilization in the seated position!
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