Trunk

Core control is one of the primary training challenges addressed by the get-up to bridge exercise. Good trunk control is listed as a key technique point for performing the exercise correctly. The roll from the floor to the elbow position requires maintaining control through the trunk. The Copenhagen abduction plank preserves the core stability demands of the side plank while adding lower-body work. The drill requires the lower back to stay flat against the bench. The ribs should remain dropped instead of flaring upward during the movement. The opposite-arm reach should preserve the hip and trunk position while opening the chest. The sternum should remain parallel to the ground in the starting position. The torso should remain straight up and down rather than collapsing downward. Arching the lower back indicates the reach is not being performed correctly. Losing rib position indicates incorrect execution of the drill. The chest should stay from rotating upward during the exercise. Keeping the body in a straight line is a key cue for maintaining core stability during the exercise. A solid trunk position must be maintained throughout the mountain scalars movement. The activity is des…