{"id":22597,"date":"2026-04-16T17:53:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.athenstrainers.gr\/?p=22597"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:57:40","slug":"core-training-with-t-bow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.athenstrainers.gr\/en\/blog\/core-training-with-t-bow\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Training with T-BOW\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A selection of concepts and examples of differential exercises with the T-BOW\u00ae for frontal, lateral and posterior trunk strength training is presented, based on fundamentals of movement physiotherapy and the practical experiences since 1995 of Sandra Bonacina and Viktor Denoth at Zurich University.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

* It is not the purpose of this article to deal with the execution and breathing techniques related to the strengthening of the trunk, nor the respective planning criteria.<\/span><\/div>\n
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About strengthening the trunk and core training<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u201cMiddle zone training\u201d, \u201ccore training\u201d and other similar expressions have been used to describe strength-stability training of the trunk-pelvis complex, which we can simplify into what has traditionally been called stability trunk strengthening.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The systematic application of “core training” or trunk strengthening exercises\u00a0 to any individual who follows a fitness program or to any athlete, without considering the muscular requirements of their daily activity and their fitness and\/or sports activity, is a practice that does not allow to optimize performance efficiently.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For example, it is possible to evaluate that an individual does not require any type of special strengthening of the trunk and only needs to relax the pelvic-lumbar area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Core Training with the T-BOW\u00ae<\/strong><\/div>\n
The <\/span>arched shape<\/strong>\u00a0of the <\/span>T-BOW\u00ae<\/strong>, with a curvature calculated around the <\/span>typical <\/strong>anatomical <\/span>lumbar lordosis<\/strong>, allows for anatomically correct abdominal training. This arched design promotes healthy adaptation to the curvature of the lumbar spine, being unique in the market, unlike the other more pronounced curves that are too demanding and often harmful for the vertebrae in most people.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The arch of the T-BOW\u00ae, in a stable position, supports the spine in such a way that it can be exercised in degrees of amplitude greater than a flat surface (greater range of movement) and, based on the natural anatomical curvature of the lumbar lordosis, in a stable position throughout the movement range or static posture.<\/div>\n
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Simultaneously, the reactivity of the T-BOW\u00ae (with a mat on the convex part that is comfortable and very sensitive to body contact) improves the kinesiological fixation of the back, the possibility of a very stable localization of the lumbar lordosis and rapid accuracy of posture and movement; unlike softer and less reactive surfaces (bosu, balance dome of Technogym or fitball types) that cause a sinking of the back when supporting it and slower postural feedback, limiting fine postural-movement adjustment.<\/div>\n
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The trunk <\/strong>can be strengthened at different levels<\/strong>, mobilizing different segments of the spine by positioning the hip at different heights of the T-BOW\u00ae<\/strong> arch; thus selectively influencing parts of the musculature:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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