Thread: abs for power?

"You're only as strong as your abs!" (unknown)


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Originally posted by RCfootball87
will doing ab workouts help me with overall power at linebacker and Defensive end? i dont really do abs right now cause i dont feel i need them, since im not as much as bodybuilder.

your abs hold everything together!

as a football player having strong abs will help with your explosiveness as well.

Of course...core training is essential...and don't forget to train the transverse abdominus for balance and stability.

I agree with all above, I would almost think core strength should be a priority for a football player.

what do you mean by "core strenght"?

Core strength is the strength of your abs and lowerback. These 2 muscles keep the upperbody in a hard stable position so the power from the legs can transfer to the shoulders.

Originally posted by Pazza
Core strength is the strength of your abs and lowerback. These 2 muscles keep the upperbody in a hard stable position so the power from the legs can transfer to the shoulders.

ok, thanks. now i get why its important. i need to keep my whole frame steady, i hit with my shoulders.

Abs support the back in a huge way, I would fold on heavy deadlift days because I was lazy with my ab work, no longer a problem

Originally posted by RCfootball87
ok, thanks. now i get why its important. i need to keep my whole frame steady, i hit with my shoulders.

Well it is very important for me to have a strong core because i play Rugby League. I can imagine that core strength would be very important for American football players aswell.

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