Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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EVERYTHING comes from to the core - and having a stable trunk can give you power, as well as prevent back pain/strain. In this video, personal trainer and coffee roaster Kevin Mejia of Bevel Coffee takes us through three core stability exercises:
0:58 Kevin Mejia introduction
1:40 Hollow Hold
4:27 Bird Dogs
6:51 Side Planks/Loaded Carry
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Check out the other videos in this series -
Shoulder Mobility: youtu.be/-3C_O84sNrA?si=SMLUXnNJF9GJlJfK
Hip Mobility: youtu.be/7r4CxUjGAOY?si=_5O8nFwI2plxdSxO
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These movements come from Kevin's article in Coffee People Zine / Issue 21 / FIRE, titled "Functional Movement for Roasters: Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen the Muscles Coffee Roasters Use Every Day."
Get the zine here: coffeepeople.org/collections/issue-21

Make sure to check with a personal trainer or physical therapist if you have questions or feel discomfort with any of these movements. And STOP if anything hurts. You want to strengthen, not injure yourself. *You're responsible to keep yourself safe and free from injury.*