Physigraphe
Exercise of the month (03/2009)
Twist Split Squat with Heavy Ball (intermediate)
(Abdominals - Back - Thighs)
1-
Stand straight. With your shoulders and trunk turn left with
the heavy ball in your
hands elevated at eye level.
2- As you Split Squat with your right leg
in front, 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 Squat.
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