Tennis Training: CORE & ABS EXERCISES PT.2 [P.3]

So this is part 2 on exercises for the core (abdominals and lower back [i.e. lumbar, gluteus and piriformis]). If you haven't already done so, read Part 1 here first. In Part 1 on exercises for the core (abdominals), I showed an image with the different components of the abdominals. Well, the core as well as including the abdominals also includes the lower back muscles (lumbar, glutues and piriformis). So in this post i'm going to show a training video which trains both the abdominals and lower back and thus encompasses the entire core! Part 3 will cover further the lower back muscles. The difference between part 3 and part 2 is that this blog post will cover the TRANSVERSE abdominal muscles. These are the muscles which hold together the entire core. Think of the transverse muscles as the glue in a pair of Nike trainers. The glue keeps the trainers from falling apart while also giving it strength. This is the function for the transverse abdominal muscles in your body. So they are absolutely key for preventing back injuries!

Check out my 'ISOMETRIC' core exercises in the training video below.

My source for this post is Luis Emilio Ramos, physical trainer in Miranda Gym, Palma de Mallorca. Luis has trained multiple European boxing champions. 

Abdominal and lower back muscles (core muscles) - vital for tennis professional