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Benefits of Core Movement Patterns

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The five core movement patterns—gait cycle, hinging, squatting, pulling, and pushing—are fundamental to nearly everything we do in daily life.

The Gait Cycle

  • Enhances mobility and balance, crucial for walking, running, and climbing stairs.
  • Improves coordination between upper and lower body movements.
  • Supports cardiovascular health and joint longevity.

Hinging

  • Builds posterior chain strength essential for lifting and jumping.
  • Protects the spine by promoting proper mechanics in bending movements.
  • Enhances athletic performance and explosive power.

Squatting

  • Develops lower body strength and stability for movements like sitting, standing, or getting up off the floor.
  • Supports hip, knee, and ankle joint health through healthy range of motion.
  • Boosts core stability and overall functional strength.

Pulling

  • Strengthens back, shoulders, and arms for tasks like lifting, carrying, or climbing.
  • Improves posture by countering forward shoulder rounding.
  • Enhances grip strength and upper body coordination.

Pushing

  • Builds chest, shoulder, and tricep strength for actions like carrying, and placing things up high.
  • Improves shoulder stability and upper body power.
  • Enhances coordination between core and upper body muscles.