Midline stabilazation and Swiss balls

Aaron Graham · 03-01-2007, 07:13 AM

I heard that coach talks about midline stabilization as opposed to doing crucnhes on swiss balls, can someone explain what this is? and why swiss balls dont achieve it?

Thanks

BUSTER

Roger Harrell · 03-01-2007, 10:15 AM

Swiss balls are fine, but they are not the "core miracle" that marketers would like you to believe. There's just a ton of other things you can do to strengthen your core. Lifts like the OHS require active controlled stabilization as there is a large load on the end of a long lever. This generates a fantastic stimulus while concurrently working other things. Crunches on a swiss ball are just a bit inefficient.

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03-01-2007, 07:13 AM	#1
Aaron Graham Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stirling Clackmannashire Posts: 41	I heard that coach talks about midline stabilization as opposed to doing crucnhes on swiss balls, can someone explain what this is? and why swiss balls dont achieve it? Thanks BUSTER

03-01-2007, 10:15 AM	#2
Roger Harrell Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Rafael CA Posts: 2,318	Swiss balls are fine, but they are not the "core miracle" that marketers would like you to believe. There's just a ton of other things you can do to strengthen your core. Lifts like the OHS require active controlled stabilization as there is a large load on the end of a long lever. This generates a fantastic stimulus while concurrently working other things. Crunches on a swiss ball are just a bit inefficient.