Intermediate
Opposite Arm And Leg Balance
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Opposite Arm And Leg Balance is a great core exercise that strengthens your abdomen, lower back, hip flexors, and spine, as well as helps to improve balance.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lower yourself to the floor with your arms fully straight under your shoulders. Bent your knees at a 90-degree angle, directly under your hips. -
Step 2
Squeeze your body and stretch one arm forward, so your shoulder is next to your ear. At the same time, straighten the opposite leg completely behind you, bringing it to the level of your thigh. Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm and leg.
Muscle Groups
Opposite Arm And Leg Balance targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Try not to arch your back at the top of the movement. Focus on maintaining a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Do not allow your hips to move from side to side during the exercise.
- As you stretch your leg back, be sure to squeeze your buttocks for stability.
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