EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Kneeling Leg Extension
On the floor, kneel on the elbows (placed directly under the shoulders) and knees (placed under the hips). To keep the spine aligned you should keep your gaze between your forearms, aiming to keep the neck long with space between the shoulders and ears. Straighten the right leg so the toes touch the ground. Keeping the leg completely straight (you may want to flex the thigh muscles to help) lift the leg as one unit (no bend in the knee) until the thigh is parallel to the ground. Abdominal muscles stay engaged so the back does not arch. Slowly lower the leg back to the ground until the toe barely touches. Repeat 15 times, sit the hips back to lightly stretch and repeat on the other side. You can even add 10-20 tiny pulses at the top for an extra burn. One long set is good…if you’re feeling strong, try two. |
