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CORE Strength Improves Mobility

Saturday, June 13, 2020

strength/streNG(k)TH/noun – the quality or state of being physically strong. mo·bil·i·ty/mōˈbilədē/noun – the ability to move or be moved freely and easily. flex·i·bil·i·ty/ˌfleksəˈbilədē/noun – the quality of bending easily without breaking. Why is Core Strength Important? A stable core allows better mobility of your extremities. You will find yourself 40% stronger. You will be able to move more efficiently, fatiguing less quickly. All of these factors will lead to less chance of injury. Why is it important to have a full Range of…

Importance of Core Strength for Climbing and Athletic Performance

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Core strength is vital for all-around athletic performance and remains one of the most important aspects to improving your climbing ability. A weak core can leave you susceptible to lower back pain and muscle injuries. Despite an emphasis on grip strength, improving your core strength remains equally as important. In our post on ‘5 Key Core Exercises’, we went over things that you can do practically anywhere. This time we’d like to go into more detail about your core, how to incorporate core strength exercises into…