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Are you looking to improve your core strength and stability? Try the Bird Dog. This equipment-free exercise looks deceptively easy, but in this video, Point Performance’s Chris Ricardo, DPT, illustrates proper form and common mistakes to avoid. By practicing the Bird Dog, you’ll strengthen your core and lower back muscles. Begin in a table topRead more

Strengthen your anterior, lateral and posterior core muscles with side plank and modified side plank. These exercises target your core and help with stabilization. Focus on your form and endurance while in side plank. In this video, Point Performance’s Adam Gershowitz demonstrates the exercises. Side Plank  Lie on one side with hips slightly bent andRead more

The abdominal brace is an important technique for building stronger lower abdominals, which in turn builds stabilizes the spine. This is useful in many activities and support a weaker back. Visualize pulling your front hip bones together, but make sure you continue to breathe. Hold the abdominals for a count of 10. This helps avoidRead more

Ultrasound imaging is a reliable method for physicians and physical therapists to view how abdominal muscles are supporting the back. This is particularly reliable following back injury or pain, and when abdominals need to be re-strengthened in order to increase back support. To do so, your therapist will can watch how the muscles contract andRead more

Strengthening your core muscles is the key to solving a lot of physical issues: back pain, balance, stability, diastasis recti (post-pregnancy belly), and other problems. It also makes you a better athlete, and develops better posture. This exercise, deep abdominal bracing with march, is a great one to build that core stability and benefits peopleRead more