The 8 Core Exercises For Youth Athletes

Young athletes can benefit hugely from core exercises. It can help them develop their muscles but also improve their sports performance. Here are some exercise ideas to add into your youth athlete training plans, including a core workout.

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Sean Klein
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Sean Klein
Published on
14/04/22
Last updated
12/01/23
In This Resource
  • Benefits Of Core Training For Youth Athletes
  • The 8 Core Exercises For Youth Athletes
  • Sample Youth Athlete Core Workout

We’ve all seen the old school American football movies where training camp involves hundred of sit ups. But if you want your youth athletes to be with the times then you need to use exercises that develop a strong and resilient core. Check out these perfect 8 exercises and sample workout for the youth athletes your training.

Benefits Of Core Training For Youth Athletes

  • Mitigates sporting injuries
  • Increases physical resilience
  • Builds a base of quality that transfers to sport and the weight room

    • The 8 Core Exercises For Youth Athletes

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    Sample Youth Athlete Core Workout

    Complete 3 rounds

    1. KB Suitcase Hold

    Hold for 30 seconds

    2. A-Stance Hold

    Hold for 20 seconds

    3. Balanced Sit Overhead Reach

    Complete 10 repetitions

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    This resource was written by Sean Klein. Sean Richard Klein has thousands of hours of coaching experience and a BSc in Sports Science with Management from Loughborough University. He owns a gym in Bayonne France, CrossFit Essor, which runs group classes and a Personal training studio.

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