The Edge

In-Video's - Informative Video and Images
In-Videos, our latest  attempt to provide some information on the current hot topics of sports performance.

Whether its small documentaries or race interviews, we hope to provide some insight into what makes the elite elite, and what may give you the edge. We also now include a picture of the week!

Picture of the Week!

This week: X-band walks for developing the Gluteus medius.

This exercise is important in controlling knee stability, particularly for the control of internal rotation and adduction.

Exercise directions:

  • Place the band around your feet and cross the handles
  • Brace your core and keep tall and upright
  • With no knee flexion, push one leg out to the side and take a step sideways
  • The movement should come from the leading hip
  • Relax the leg, engage and repeat

 This week: Swiss Ball Leg Lifts for lumbar control

Exercise directions:

  • Brace the core, draw in the bellybutton
  • Lift one leg 3 inches off the floor
  • Limit any movement of the hips using your core
  • Relax the leg, engage and repeat

Joe briefly explains the concept of engaging the core in the plank position

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Eoin outlining the basics of what to look for when using the functional movement screen in the overhead squat position.

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This week: Essential Back Mobility - Cat/Camel Stretch

Exercise directions:

  • Brace the core, draw in the bellybutton
  • Pull your stomach upwards, rounding the back
  • Slowly drop stomach down keeping hips high
  • Repeat