Core to Extremity

“All the muscles of the core work as a unit to provide stability both with and without movement. All motions are generated from the core and translated to the extremities”. 

Core to extremity refers to the link that connects your upper body to your lower body. It is important for the core to be tight and secure to allow the full transfer of force through your body. If the core is loose there will be a leak of power and a reduction in the potential force that can be placed upon an object. 

When determining efficiency of core to extremity we look first at spinal position. Ideally, we look for the spine to be maintained in a neutral position throughout a movement. Sometimes this is not yet possible but that does not necessarily mean the movement is unsafe or untrainable. More important than perfect spinal position is that there is no change in spinal position throughout the movement, especially while under load. This creates a shearing force on the spine.