Strength Training/Core Training

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Expert: John Izzo, NASM-CPT, PES - 3/4/2009


Question
Hye,

I read an article here and  it mentions that core training may improve a person's vertical jump about 6"-7" within a mont. So what kind of core training I supposedly need to do within that one month time?

Answer
The "core" is made up of the "inside" muscles within your torso and pelvis. Your lower back, abs, and muscles surrounding your spine make up the core. If you strengthen these muscles from the inside out, chances are your vertical jump will improve. Try these exercise: (Google them) if you are not familiar:
Planks,
Bridges
Side planks
Supermans
1-leg bridges
pallof exercise
landmines
ab rollouts
inchworms
jackknifes

Hope this helps.

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John Izzo, NASM-CPT, PES

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John is a certified personal trainer for over 10 years, having trained over 500 different individuals in that time. Also in that time, he has served as a manager and fitness director for 3 years. He is nationally certified through NASM, ACE, and NESTA as a personal trainer and holds a bachelor's degree in public health. Today, John trains general population clients consisting of golfers, weekend warriors, and mothers. He also teaches and lectures around the state of CT on the personal training field, exercise, and fitness business. He is the author of "Secret Skills of Personal Training" (available at Amazon.com), and has co-authored the "Foundations of Personal Training", available at NASM.org. John's articles have been featured in Fitness Management publication, www.PTontheNet.com, www.EzineArticles.com, www.WannaBeBig.com, www.StrengthCoach.com, and www.IZZOSTRENGTHtraining.com

Organizations
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) American Council on Exercise (ACE)

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Personal Ttaining on the Net ELiteFTS.com StrengthCoach.com NASM Intro to Personal Training (softcover) Secret Skills of Personal Training (softcover)

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Bachelors Degree in Public Health Promotion from SCSU, New Haven, CT - 2000

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