This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, lower back, shoulders, arms and balance
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie on your side and support your body between your hip and forearm. Raise your body so it forms a straight line between your ankles and forearm. Stay in this position for at least 30 seconds on each side of your body.
Tips:
This exercise is great for balance.
If you have serious wrist, elbow, or shoulder injuries, you should avoid this pose.
If you have problems achieving stability during this exercise, it's helpful to carry it out with your soles pressing against a wall.
Advanced: Raise your arms above your head and raise your upper leg to be perpendicular to the floor.
Advanced version of this exercise is actually a yoga pose, called Vasisthasana,
Vasistha meaning "most excellent, best, richest".
Beginners: stay in this position for 30 seconds on each side
Intermediate level: stay in this position for 1 minute on each side
Advanced level: stay in this position for 1 minute on each side
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie on your side and support your body between your hip and forearm. Raise your body so it forms a straight line between your ankles and forearm. Stay in this position for at least 30 seconds on each side of your body.
Tips:
This exercise is great for balance.
If you have serious wrist, elbow, or shoulder injuries, you should avoid this pose.
If you have problems achieving stability during this exercise, it's helpful to carry it out with your soles pressing against a wall.
Advanced: Raise your arms above your head and raise your upper leg to be perpendicular to the floor.
Advanced version of this exercise is actually a yoga pose, called Vasisthasana,
Vasistha meaning "most excellent, best, richest".
Beginners: stay in this position for 30 seconds on each side
Intermediate level: stay in this position for 1 minute on each side
Advanced level: stay in this position for 1 minute on each side