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This is a great exercise for abdominal strength and lumbar stabilization. Lie on your back,
knees bent, feet hip distance apart. Place your fingers on your hip points, your thumbs
on your lower ribs. This way you can monitor yourself, and try to keep your pelvis from
rocking. On an exhalation, draw your navel in towards your spine as you lift your foot
off the floor. Bring your leg up to a ninety degree angle, and inhale. As you exhale, lower
it down to the starting position. Alternate sides, moving only on the exhalation. As you
lift your leg, there should be no movement in your spine. The tendency is to flatten
out the lumbar curve, and rock to one side. Try to stabilize using your abdominal muscles.
This exercise looks easy but takes a great deal of concentration, coordination and strength.