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Core for footballers

A strong middle turns a shot into a rocket and a tackle into nothing.

No follow-along video attached yet. There are good ones for this — ask your coach to add one.

US Soccer YouTube
10:00
10 minutes · 2 rounds of 6 moves. Press start and go.

Do this

  1. 1 Dead bug: on your back, opposite arm and leg reach out, 10 each side.
  2. 2 Bird-dog: on all fours, opposite arm and leg out, hold 3 seconds, 8 each side.
  3. 3 Side plank, 20 seconds each side.
  4. 4 Bicycle crunches, slow, 20 total.
  5. 5 Superman hold, 20 seconds.
  6. 6 Plank with shoulder taps, 20 taps.

Do it well

  • Slow and controlled beats fast and sloppy every time.
  • Breathe. Holding your breath is cheating.
  • Keep your lower back quiet; move the limbs, not the spine.

Level up

  • Hold each position 10 seconds longer.
  • Add a third round.