THE SCIENCE
The CoreStick’s unique and patent-pending design allows for the muscles of the core to be activated and strengthened in all planes of motion. Many products on the market isolate the abdominals and allow for just one plane or range of motion to be utilized, but with the CoreStick the variety of movement patterns that can be utilized are nearly endless. It specifically works by causing the core muscles to “fire” or “react” in response to the movement that is performed. It causes the muscles to fire “subconsciously” in the same way they work in real life with activities of daily living or during sporting activities.
The Secret to How the CoreStick Works
The mass and momentum that is created with the weighted Power Cores of the CoreStick is what makes this product so effective at strengthening the core muscles.
Due to mass and momentum that occurs because of the CoreStick’s unique design, a simple 2lb. Power Core can have the effect of a 10lb. weight depending on the speed and direction the CoreStick is used in. Thus, you can target the core muscles without fatiguing the arms and shoulders when performing the various exercises.
How the Muscles Work with the CoreStick
The core muscles “react” or “fire” specifically in the Transformational Zone (TZ) of the movement. These TZs occur whenever there is an abrupt change in direction of the CoreStick. TZs occur in real life and in all activities. There is a transformational zone in golf when the golfer finishes the backswing and initiates the downward movement of the club. The CoreStick can be used safely by starting out with small movements and work into medium and eventually large movement patterns, in order to challenge the muscles to “react” or “fire”.
The following are photos of the muscles that are involved when using the CoreStick
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External Abdominal Obliques – Superficial abdominal muscle. |
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Iliacus – Deep core muscle that is often very tight and short because we sit so much. |
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Psoas Major – Joins with iliacus and is directly involved with most low back problems because it connects the lumbar vertebrae and discs. |
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Erector Spinae – Long muscles on both sides of the spine that often become weak due to poor posture. |
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Gluteus Maximus – One of the most important muscles in the body and is very important for maintaining spinal health. |
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Pectoralis Major – Large chest muscle that is important for pushing movements and upper core strength. |
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Latissimus Dorsi – Considered the “swimmer’s muscle” because it connects the arm to the trunk. A very important core muscle used in pulling motions. |
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Pectoralis Minor – A small muscle that is often shortened with forward, rounded shoulder postures and is often problematic in shoulder disorders. |
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Rectus Abdominus – The “Six-Pack” muscle that we all are striving to achieve. |
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Serratus Anterior – Deep, upper core muscle that attaches the shoulder blade to the rib cage. It is often weak and short due to under use. |
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Quadratus Lumborum – A deep core muscle located in the lower back that is uniquely stretched and strengthened with moving the CoreStick side to side overhead. |
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Rhomboideus Major – Important postural muscle that connects the shoulder blades to the thoracic spine. |
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Transversus Abdominis – Important, superficial abdominal muscle that is important in posture. |
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Serratus Posterior – A deep, posterior core muscle connecting the lower ribs to the spine. |
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Trapezius – Large, expansive muscle connecting the skull to the shoulder blades and spine and is involved in all upper body motions. |
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Internal Abdominal Obliques – Superficial abdominal muscles. |
