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Virtual Fitness: How To Do A BOSU V-Squat

April 16, 2022
BOSU V-Squat is a bodyweight strength training exercise that improves balance, core strength, thighs and shoulders.
PROGRESSION: 1) squat without equipment 2) squat on a foam cushion 3) squat on inflated discs 4) squat on the BOSU
MODIFICATIONS: 1) keep arms at your sides 2) raise arms at a lower angle than shown in the video 3) do a quarter or half squat.
CORRECT POSITIONING: Turn toes out slightly. Keep back straight and avoid leaning forward. Maintain a steady posture. If you’re unsteady, do one of the modifications.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Reverse Plank Press Up On The BOSU

April 16, 2022
The Reverse Plank Press Up Is A Core Strengthening Exercise
PROGRESSION INSTRUCTIONS: Before attempting this exercise on the BOSU, you should be able to perform the Reverse Plank Press Up in this order – 1. without equipment 2) on a foam balance pad 3) on the BOSU.
MODIFICATIONS: 1. if you can’t lift your leg, omit this move. 2. lift the leg at a lower angle than shown in this video. 3. bring chin toward chest.
CORRECT POSITIONING: 1. avoid dropping your tailbone toward the floor. 2.maintain a long neck by avoiding throwing your head back. If you’re tailbone drops toward the floor, omit lifting your leg, or lift it at a lower angle than shown in the video. Shoulders should be higher than the hips.
MUSCLES WORKED: Core, Triceps, Quadriceps, Neck Flexors

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider