ADBB Exercise of the Day 10/25/06

[Outback Jess]

Standing Abduction

Starting Position
Stand with feet slightly apart, knees slightly bent, hands on hips or one hand on a chair or wall for balance. Shift weight to right let keeping it slightly bent.

Action
EXHALE: Keeping toes pointed forward, foot flexed, and leg straight, lift the left foot off the ground and out to the side as high as you can. Hold here for 2 counts.

INHALE: Lower slowly with control without letting left foot or leg rest to complete one rep. Complete all reps and switch sides.

Special Instructions
Do not let momentum swing your leg-- keep it slow and controlled. Try to keep upper body straight-- don't lean forward or back. Also try to keep both legs in line with body, not forward or behind.

Provided by www.sparkpeople.com

[kkat55]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 10/25/06

Thanks for taking the time to post these!

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 10/25/06

jess, that is harder than it looks. i've tried these in the past. maybe i wasn't co ordinated enough but having a chair right close was a good thing.
i'll bet the girls that do yoga and pilates can do these pretty good.