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 control
led 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