Category: Exercise

Standing Active Inner Thigh Stretch Home Exercise

June 9, 2022

This video demonstrates how to do an Active Standing Inner Thigh Stretch for the Adductor Muscles.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Stand with feet hip width apart. Hands rest on waistline.
  • Take a wide step to the right with right foot.
  • Shift weight to the left foot as you bend the left knee.
  • The stretch is felt on the inside thigh of the right leg. The wider your stance, the more you’ll feel the stretch.
  • Keep shoulders stacked over hips. Avoid raising shoulders.
  • Repeat for desired repetitions, and then switch to the opposite side.
  • Move slowly throughout the exercise.

How To Do Plank Slide Outs

May 31, 2022
The Plank Slide Out Is A Bodyweight Exercise That Strengthens Core, Shoulders, Upper Back, and Arms
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Get into an all-fours position on your mat.
  • Place a plastic sliding disc under each hand.
  • Lift into a plank position with hands under shoulders and arms straight.
  • Feet about hip width or slightly wider. Toes curled under.
  • Lower down to the down position of a push-up.
  • Slide right arm forward into a straight line. Return right arm to start position.
  • Repeat the same movement with left arm.
  • Push-up with arms straight. Bend elbows and lower down.
  • Continue repeating the sliding exercise for desired repetitions.
EQUIPMENT
  • Plastic Disc Sliders/Gliders
  • Exercise Mat

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MODIFICATION
  • Perform the exercise on all fours sliding the disc 4-6 inches, or less from shoulder.
  • Eliminate the push-up.
  • Move arm forward to tolerance performing quarter or half slides.
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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