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Core 1
uap-preparation

A core circuit will take 10-12 minutes. The core circuits can be done 2-3 times a week alternating between the two circuits (Core 1 & Core 2). Alternatively, they can be done before or after playing or conditioning of after an SAQ session.

Perform the circuit 3 times through with norest or minimal rest between exercises and sets.

Plank (25 seconds. Add 5 seconds each week)

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  • Shoulders hips and ankles should form a straight line.
  • Shoulders should be more retracted than rounded.

Oblique Bridge (8-10 each side. Add 2 reps each week)

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  • Contract your obliques to raise your hip from the floor to a side plank position.

Cook Hip Lift (6-8 reps. Add 2 reps each week)

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  • Start with knees bent, both feet on the floor.
  • Pull one leg in tightly toward the chest.
  • Push through the heel of the foot on the ground and squeeze your glute to lift your hip off the ground.
  • You may not be able to get far off the ground when you first start doing these. This is normal.
  • Hip, knee, and ankle should be aligned.

Congrats on completing a preparation phase workout!