ADBB Exercise of the Day 11/27/06

[Outback Jess]

Hip Flexor
Starting Position
Stand with feet slightly apart, toes forward, hands on hips or one hand on a wall/chair for support. Shift weight to right leg, keeping knee slightly bent and spine straight.

Action
EXHALE: Gradually lift the left leg, keeping it bent at 90 degrees. Lift knee as high as possible, trying to get thigh parallel to floor or higher. Hold here for 2 counts.

INHALE: Slowly lower leg to ground without letting foot rest on the floor. Complete all reps and switch sides.

Special Instructions
Make sure you aren't leaning back when lifting leg. Also, try to make the entire movement very slow and controlled.

Muscles Worked: Hips, Upper Thigh, Glute
Provided by www.sparkpeople.com

[imgonnagethin]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 11/27/06

My trainer makes me do this one every other day!!! - it sure kills the first few times, but after that, as long as you don't rush it it's fine!

Kay

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 11/27/06

kay, how many of these does your trainer make you do?

this is another one that could be done just about anywhere, any time.

[imgonnagethin]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 11/27/06

She currently makes me do 3 sets of 10 on each leg and then an additional set alternating between legs working up, so 2 on each side, 4 on each side, 6 on each side and 10 on each side - when we started these 4 weeks ago, I could not do a whole set before that burning feeling set into my muscles!!!

Kay

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 11/27/06

thanks for answering, kay!