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When your players are lifting at a lineout they need core stability fitness to give the power, strength and speed to lift the player at the right time.
Coaching core stability fitness
A fundamental component of core stability and core stability training is neutral posture - this allows your muscles to perform efficiently and reduces your risk of injury.
To help find "neutral", draw yourself up from the crown of your head, as if you were being lifted by a helium balloon.
"Neutral" alignment should be maintained for the most effective use of stabilising and mobilising muscles.
Poor posture is the root of many preventable sports injuries and weak performance. Identifying signs are excessive 'arch' in the lower back and "slouching" - both are side effects of weak core musculature.
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