Physigraphe
Exercise of the month (04/2004)
Twist Lunge with Heavy Ball (intermediate)
(Abdominals - Back - Legs)
1-
Stand straight. With your shoulders and trunk turn left with
the heavy ball in your
hands elevated at eye level.
2- As you lunge forward with your right leg, turn your shoulders and
trunk bringing the heavy ball to the opposite hip (right hip).
3- Push back with your right leg to get to the stand straight position.
4- As you're moving back up, twist your shoulders and trunk to
the left to
bring the heavy ball to the starting position.
5- Always keep your abdominals tight and twist in a controlled manner as you
lunge.
6- Do 12 to 15 repetitions per leg.
Alternate movement: You can do the exercise on the tips of your toes to add instability.
By Sylvain Lemaire - All rights to Physigraphe