Category: Lower Body

How To Do Transverse Lunge To Balance

August 4, 2022

Lunge To Balance Is A Basic Core Stabilization Exercise That Improves Lower Body and Core Strength

INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Stand with feet shoulder width apart with hands on neutral hips.
  • Rotate 90 degrees to the right into a lunge stance with right knee forming a 90 degree angle.
  • Hold briefly whlile maintaining balance.
  • Return to start position.
  • Raise right knee while maintaining balance on left foot. Hold briefly.
  • Repeat exercise leading with left foot.
ERRORS: Losing control of the exercise by moving too fast, or your lunge is too wide.

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How To Do A Single-Leg Squat

June 21, 2022
Single-Leg Squat Strengthens the Quadriceps, Calves, Glutes

The Single Leg Squat Is An Advanced Lower Body Exercise That Needs No Equipment

I N S T R U C T I O N S
  • Stand on one foot with hands on hips, toe pointed forward. Draw in your abs.
  • Squat down on one leg as deep as possible driving the hips back. Align knee over toes.
  • Maintain balance throughout. Ensure weight is balanced, back doesn’t round or excessively arch, knee does not collapse inward, and torso and hips do not rotate.
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How To Do Single-Leg Balance Reach

June 14, 2022
Single-Leg Balance Reach, Strengthens Outer Hips, and Core Stabilizers
I N S T R U C T I O N S
  • Stand tall on right foot.
  • Place hands on hips. Point feet forward.
  • Move left leg sideways as far as possible for 8 to 10 repetitions.
  • Switch legs and stand on left foot. Repeat exercise.
  • Avoid leaning forward. Maintain balance throughout.
  • Move slowly.
M O D I F I C A T I O N: 1) Limit the lift angle. 2) Place hands on wall at shoulder height for support.
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How To Do Step-Up-To-Balance Bicep Curl To Overhead Press

June 11, 2022
Step-Up-To-Balance Strengthens Core, Thighs, Biceps and Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

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.

EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Platform, or Step

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Virtual Fitness: How To Do An Exercise Ball Warm-Up

May 14, 2022
Improve Cardio While Working Upper and Lower Body
Warm-Up Exercises Performed In The Video
  • Cross-Over Step Back
  • Arm Circles
  • Push-Ups
  • Knee Tucks
  • Squat Circle-Around
  • Jumping Jack
INSTRUCTIONS: Change the playback speed to the slowest. Focus on one exercise at a time, and do it correctly rather than attempting to do them all at once. The size of the ball determines how difficult the exercise will be. Use a smaller ball, if you’re struggling. Omit exercises that are too difficult.

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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