Quadruped | Corrective Exercise for Core Stability & Spine Control
In this video, Dr. Ken Kaufman, sports chiropractor and MLB consultant, demonstrates the proper form and progressions of this key foundational movement that sets the stage for all athletic performance.
✅ Why It Works:
Activates deep core stabilizers that protect your spine
Improves hip and shoulder coordination
Builds balance, posture, and movement control
Ideal for both injury recovery and performance enhancement
🏋️♂️ How to Perform:
Begin on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips
Engage your core to maintain a neutral spine
Slowly extend one arm and the opposite leg, keeping hips and shoulders level
Hold for 3–5 seconds, then return with control
Repeat for 2–3 sets of 8–12 controlled reps per side
💡 Pro Tip: The key is stability—keep your spine still and your core tight. Imagine balancing a glass of water on your back as you move.
🎯 Watch Next:
👟 Part of the Sports Med on Demand Corrective Exercise Series
Subscribe to learn how to move better, perform better, and live pain-free.
📲 Learn more: DrKenKaufman.com
#CorrectiveExercise #Quadruped #CoreStability #SpineControl #FunctionalTraining #SportsChiropractic #AthleticRecovery #DrKenKaufman #SportsMedOnDemand