Posture, Core Strength and Balance

This one is harder than it looks!  The stability ball adds an extra balance element to the traditional 1 arm row which really challenges the core muscles. Start with the right hand on the ball, the right foot on the floor, and the left leg extended straight back.   If you do yoga, you will recognize the warrior 3 pose

Using a 10-20 lb dumbbell, pull the left elbow straight up engaging the muscles of the upper middle back.  Keep your abdominal muscles tight, squeeze the left thigh and glute muscles,  toes pointed.  Resist the urge to drop the leg.....keep it straight and elevated.  Repeat 10-20 times per side.

Demonstrated by my client Andrea.......Her form is perfect!

 

4 Comments

Co-Founder | Nutritionist

Lisa is the Co-Founder and Nutritionist at Tuesday Foods. Always dressed for action in her workout clothes, Lisa found her calling as a fitness and nutrition expert from her background in the sport of gymnastics – learning early on that how you feel, and how well you perform is directly related to what you eat, and how you move your body every day. A former competitive gymnast and coach, Lisa holds a BS in Exercise Physiology, a MS in Nutritional Science, and is a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach.

Print Friendly and PDF