8/11: Purpose: The exercise is great for creating stability through your hips and core, while allowing your torso and thoracic spine to gain mobility through a rotational plane.
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Begin in a standing position, feet hip width apart with arms extended so that they are parallel with the ground. Contract your core so that your belly button comes closer to your spine. |
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Lunge forward, keep arms parallel with floor. When your front foot hits the ground, drop your hips so that your back knee is 1-2 inches off the ground. There should be a slight "attack" angle of your front shin (think of keeping your front knee cap 1 inch in front of the tongue of your shoe). |
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Rotate your torso to the side of your front knee (make sure you do not move your arms, all movement comes from your torso) Tip: Your belly button and medicine ball should be pointing in the same direction the entire time. Focus on keeping your back glute contracted through the movement to stabilize your hips, as well as stretch the hip flexors. |
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