This seemingly simple exercise works your smaller lumbar support muscles for a stronger back, plus improves balance and coordination!
HOW TO DO IT:
- Start on hands and knees
- Place your hands under shoulders, knees under hips
- Keep your back and neck straight, keep looking at the ground
- Simultaneously point your right hand out in front of you, and…
- …stick your left leg straight out behind you, pointing your toes
- Keep your core tight like you’re bracing for a punch
- Hold this position for 10 seconds
- Slowly return to starting position, then switch sides
- Repeat & keep alternating for as long as you can
MAKE IT COUNT:
- Do as many as you can
- Literally – don’t stop until you can’t safely complete another rep
MAKE IT EASIER:
- Raise your arm first, return to start position, then raise your leg
MAKE IT HARDER:
- Hold the pointing position longer – up to 60 seconds
- Start from a plank position, on your hands and toes
MAKE IT FUN:
- Share this with a friend so you have a workout buddy!
PRACTICAL USES:
- Improves stability & balance
- Solving for low back pain
- Bracing yourself on uneven surfaces
- Pretending you’re a statue
- Holding high-G corners in go-karts
- Reaching on your tip toes to change a light bulb
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