Elitefts™ Anti-Rotational Drills (Pallof Press)
Two variations of the Pallof Press performed with elitefts™ pro bands and blast straps™
Long Spud Strap Ab Pulldown
This exercise, like most sporting activities, is done standing which all of the “sport specific” guys will love.
Abdominal Fall Out with Blast Straps
Begin this exercise in the same position as the suspended push-up.
Plate Knee Tucks
This is another great exercise to do with limited equipment or with beginner athletes.
Plank With March
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line
Plank With Band
The plank exercise is a simple, yet difficult exercise that will work on the stabilization of the abdominal muscles.
Plank with Alternating Arm
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line.
Leverage Double Rotations
The double bar version loads the rotation more and on this version I definitely prefer the natural rotation of the feet.
Russian Twist with Sledge
Leave it to Martin Rooney to show me a bunch of stuff I have never seen before.
Russian Twist with Sledge
Leave it to Martin Rooney to show me a bunch of stuff I have never seen before.
Side Plank with Inside Leg Raise
This version of the side plank is more difficult than the standard version.
Side Plank with Top Leg Raise
This version of the side plank is more difficult than the standard version.
Side to Side Push up
The lifter will perform a typical push-up and while in the bottom position will push to the left and to the right and then back to center and finish at lockout, repeat.
Braced Squats - Version 2
Maintain upright, neutral torso posture throughout the execution of squat.
Sledge - One Arm Around Head
This is a great shoulder mobility movement and serves as a great warm up exercise
Side Plank with Kettlebell
Perform a side plank and hold a kettlebell in your top hand, with your arm extended straight.
Reverse Cable Side Bends
This movement is performed on your standard lat machine with the use of a single D-handle.
Cable Zercher Squat
The Zercher squat has been one of the biggest secrets of powerlifters over the years.
Bent Over Cable Press
I will admit it. This is one movement I discovered just screwing around in the gym.
Barbell Rotational Abs- Elbows In
I love this exercise. It’s a great rotational ab exercise that powerlifters and athletes alike should use.
Barbell Abs- Arms Straight
Hold the collar of the barbell with both hands, interlocking your fingers for a good grip.
Leg Raises with Mini Band (med ball)
Loop a mini band to a power rack or other stable piece of equipment.
GHR Ab Crunch
This is a great ab exercise. It works really well on a glute ham raise because of the curved pad, but if you can find another piece of equipment to do it on, by all means, get creative!
Torso Training – Part 3: Advanced Training Exercises
In the past two articles, we have given you ideas and progressions for strengthening your torso. As you know by now, strong abs isn’t all that is needed.
Torso Training – Part 2: Basic Rotational Exercises
In this article, the second in our Torso Training series, we will cover rotational exercises that don’t specifically target the rectus ab.
Torso Training for Athletes, Part 1: The Basics
What is torso training? Torso training is strengthening your body from just above the hips to just below the chest. Training your torso involves many movements, but can be done effectively in just a few minutes, 3-4 times per week.