 Another often neglected area of the body, the trunk has many muscle stablisers for the entire body when we are running, passing, tackling, clearing rucks  
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| Key Areas Targeted: Oblique Abs, Transverse Abs, Rectus abdominus, Erector Spinae | ||
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PLANK WITH LATERAL CONTRA ARM & LEG Posterior oblique system activation, which stabilises the pelvis by preventing excessive rotation during gait and running Recommendation: 10 reps each side, 5s hold. |
JACK KNIFE This exercise activates primarily the rectus abdominis, which is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine and maintaining posture Recommendation: 10 reps, maintaining upper and lower limbs control |
DYNAMIC SIDE
PLANK This exercise activates and strengthens your abdominal and back muscles, particularly the transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, obliques and quadratus lumborum. It also targets the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus in the hips, as well as the adductor muscles located in the inner thigh. Recommendation: 10 reps each side, 10s hold. |
Trunk
