Core Training Archives - Robertson Training Systems

10 Core Training Tips for Stronger Abs and Less Lower Back Pain

on February 28, 2024 | by Mike Robertson

Every client and athlete I work with loves training their core. Whether it’s to improve their performance, reduce lower back pain, or just look great with their shirt off, no one every complains about core work at IFAST. But here’s the thing… …are we getting the absolute MOST out of our core training exercises? Or […]

4 Core Training Exercises You Can Do ANYWHERE to Build a Strong Core and Protect Your Back

on January 10, 2024 | by Mike Robertson

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE core training exercises. Whether our goal is to build strength, improve athleticism or just look a bit better on the beach, core training exercises can help you achieve all those goals. But here’s the thing – I think a lot of the standard core training exercises like […]

The Core Training Collective

on March 18, 2019 | by Mike Robertson

I’ve been coaching for close to 20 years now (I’m officially in my 19th year), and one thing I’ve learned over the years is that trainers and coaches love learning stuff they can use and apply immediately. If you go to a workshop, it’s called “Monday Morning” value. Sure they want to learn theory and […]

4 MORE Reaching Core Exercises

on April 25, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Last week, I offered up what I considered to be My Top 3 Reaching Core Training Exercises. If you missed that one, definitely go back and check it out first. However, as I alluded to last time, those exercises are fantastic – but can seem a bit boring and basic. Once you’ve learned to master holding […]

My Top 3 Reaching Core Training Exercises

on April 18, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

As you probably already know, I’m a big fan of core training exercises. Whether it’s bulletproofing the lower back, controlling the hips and pelvis, or helping someone improve their athleticism, a strong and stable core can help you get there faster. But here’s the thing – too often, there’s no rhyme or reason to our […]

RTS Coaching: Leg Lowering

on August 31, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

As you probably already know, I think core training is a big deal. Whether it’s improving starting position, keeping athletes healthy, or making them more awesome in the gym or on the field, core training is a consistent theme in all of my programs. Today, I want to share you with you one of my […]

5 Core Training Exercises YOU Should Be Doing

on March 28, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks back, I wrote a guest blog for Eric’s site where he featured two of my favorite core training exercises. In case you missed the post, you can always check it out here. As we all know, there are better options to use in your core training that sit-ups and crunches. In fact, […]

RTS Coaching: Wall Press Abs

on March 16, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Core training is a critical component of every athlete’s program. However, we often find ourselves in situations where we don’t have a ton of equipment available. Whether it’s kettlebells, dumbbells, cables or bands, a lot of the core training exercises our there require equipment. As such, I’m always looking for simple exercises that can be […]

27 Random Thoughts on Core Training

on March 15, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

With the launch of my Complete Core Training product this week, I’m obviously thinking a lot about core training. And when you factor in that my “Random” articles (i.e., speed and agility, training, athletic development, etc.) are some of my most popular, it only made sense to write one up about the core. As such, […]

RTS Coaching: How to Plank

on March 9, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Everyone and their mother knows that the plank is a solid core training exercise. However, just because it’s a great exercise doesn’t mean that most people are doing it correctly! In fact, my model actually shows one of the most common technique errors I see in the plank, so watching the video should help you […]

My 5 Biggest Core Training Mistakes

on March 8, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

I don’t know about you, but I love making mistakes. Okay, okay – maybe love is too strong a word. I don’t like making them at the time – but I firmly believe if you’re not making mistakes, you’re not doing everything in your power to get better. A lot of my articles on here […]

Bar Core Training For Athletes

on October 10, 2015 | by Justin Hays

This is a guest post by Travis Hansen of Reno Speed School It’s no secret at this point that core training has been absolutely addressed to death in the industry. We all pretty much know what it consist of anatomically, how it operates, so on and so fourth. However, providing an extra progression for high-level […]

RTS Coaching: Ab Wheel Rollouts

on August 26, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Ever since I got into training, I’ve been a huge advocate of core work. Quite simply, if your core isn’t strong enough, you’re not going to be able to demonstrate the speed, strength, or power that you’ve worked so hard to create. One of my favorite all time ab exercises is the ab wheel rollout. […]

RTS Coaching – The Bear

on July 8, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

I have a confession to make… I’m obsessed with ab exercises. And not because I’m trying to make my athletes look like a cover model or something like that. Instead, I know how important and valuable strong abs are. Whether it’s making us stronger and more powerful, or simply making us more bulletproof, abs can […]

Ground-Based Core Training

on October 9, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

“You play sports on your feet!” “If you’re not standing up, it’s not functional!” “Life is 3D – don’t forget about rotation!” Chances are if you’ve been training for a little while, you’re heard one (or all) of these quotes. And don’t get me wrong – there’s definitely some truth here. But it’s not the […]