Stand facing a 6 inch step with feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.
Form & Movement
Maintain chin tuck, blades set and core set.
Breathe out, place one foot on the step followed by another.
Breathe in, lower the first foot back to the starting position followed by the second.
Repeat.
Gradually increase the speed.
Kneel in front of a gym ball, roll forward on the ball such that the chest and stomach is resting on the ball and hands placed on the ball.
Form & Movement
Maintain chin tuck, blades set and core set.
Breathe out, bend backwards as if trying to see the ceiling.
Feel for the stretch in the front of the chest and stomach.
Bend forward to starting position.
Exercise Video
Recommended Exercise - Getting Off the Step Sideways
Stand on a 6 inch step with toes pointing forward.
Form & Movement
Maintain chin tuck, blades set and core set.
Breathe out, lower the unaffected leg down towards the floor sideways while bending the knee on the step.
Lower the other leg on the floor.
Climb back on the step to starting position and repeat.
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Recommended Exercise - Gym Ball Back Bend And Twist
Sit on the gym ball with feet on the floor such that hips-knees at 90-90 degrees, arms by the side.
Form & Movement
Maintain chin tuck, blades set and core set.
Breathe out, keeping the upper back straight, bend forward through the hips and twist to one side.
Breathe in, untwist to center, straighten back to starting position.
Repeat by alternating the twist to either sides.
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