INSTRUCTIONS: Stand a few feet in back of the BOSU Trainer, while holding a soft-weighted training ball in right hand. Bend knees into a squat. Slowly swing arms back. Jump forward to land on the BOSU. Bend knees and elbows. Alternate arms and perform 3 sets of of lifts. Stand up and step back with right foot into a reverse lunge. Repeat routine for desired sets holding ball in right hand. Then place weighted training ball in left hand and repeat the exercise for desired sets.
MODIFICATIONS: 1) Omit the weighted training ball. 2) Step on to the BOSU instead of jumping. 3) Do fewer repetitions and sets.
EQUIPMENT: BOSU Balance Trainer and Weighted Training Ball.
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
There are 4 moves. 1) Step up on to platform with left leg. Stand on left foot as you do each exercise. 2) Perform 1 dumbbell curl. 3) Perform 1 dumbbell overhead press. 4) Lower weights and step down. Move slowly throughout each move.
EXERCISE GOAL: Maintain stability
MODIFICATIONS: 1) The higher the platform, the harder it is to maintain stability. Use a lower platform if needed. 2) Stand on one foot while performing the exercise without the platform. 3) Reduce the weight by using smaller dumbbells.
There are 5 moves in this exercise. Lie on the stability ball with feet hip width. Hold dumbbells with a pronated grip in the start position with dumbbells under shoulders. 1) Slowly bend elbows into a right angle while lifting dumbbells up. 2) Keep elbows at right angles and move weights up aligning dumbbells with ears. 3) Straighten elbows while pushing dumbbells forward, arms forming a straight line. 4) Pull elbows back to a right angle. This is the same position as # 2. 5) Lower dumbbells to the start position. Repeat additional rounds as desired.
TECHNIQUE: Keep shoulders away from the ears. Push front of the hips into the ball by maintaining glute muscle activation. Remain stable during each movement.
MODIFICATION: If the ball is too large, or the weight too heavy, you’ll have difficulty with stabilization. If your feet don’t touch the floor, select a smaller ball or remove some of the air.
Home Fitness Equipment: How To buy An Exercise Bar
INSTRUCTIONS
Take a prone position on the exercise ball with feet wider than hips. Bend elbows and grip the workout bar wider than shoulder width. Slowly bring the bar toward chest and then release to the start position. Grip is pronated with wrists straight.
TECHNIQUE: Remain stable throughout.
MODIFICATION: If the ball is too large, or the weight is too heavy, you’ll have difficulty with stabilization. If your feet don’t touch the floor select a smaller ball or release some of the air.
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