Conditioning to the Core

PART I Core Benefits

Chapter 1. Key Sports Performance Factor
Chapter 2. Anatomical Lynchpin
Chapter 3. Injury Reduction
Chapter 4. Strength and Power Source
Chapter 5. Exercise Selection and Training Considerations

PART II Core Stabilization Training

Chapter 6. Anti-Extension Exercises
Chapter 7. Anti-Rotation Exercises
Chapter 8. Scapulothoracic Exercises
Chapter 9. Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Exercises

PART III Core Strength Training

Chapter 10. Anti-Extension Exercises
Chapter 11. Anti-Rotation Exercises
Chapter 12. Scapulothoracic Exercises
Chapter 13. Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Exercises
Chapter 14. Total Core Exercises

PART IV Core Power Training

Chapter 15. Anti-Extension Exercises
Chapter 16. Anti-Rotation Exercises
Chapter 17. Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Exercises

PART V Core Testing and Program Design

Chapter 18. Core Assessment Tools
Chapter 19. Complete Core Program
Chapter 20. Advanced Core Programs
Chapter 21. Sport-Specific Core Programs

Greg Brittenham served as assistant coach for player development and team conditioning with the New York Knicks for 20 years before taking on the position of director of athletic performance for men's and women's basketball at Wake Forest University before the 2011-12 season. He was also the director of the Center for Athletic Performance at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport. In addition to NBA players, he has advised and trained athletes in the NFL and Major League Baseball and world champions in Olympic sports such as gymnastics and cycling.

Daniel Taylor, MS, PES, CSCS is the head strength and conditioning coach at Siena College and oversees those efforts for all 18 Division I varsity programs at the college, as varied as water polo and lacrosse. He has trained athletes who have advanced to the professional level in soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and basketball. Taylor was part of Siena men's basketball's historic 3 championships in a row (2008-2010) that led to two first round wins in the NCAA tournament (2008 and 2009).