Contralateral Superman

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Contralateral Superman

Instructions

Preparation

Lie on prone on mat; legs together and arms extended out approximately parellel.

Execution

Raise left arm with shoulder and right leg off floor. Lower arm with shoulder and leg to floor. Repeat and continue with opposite side or alternate between opposite sides.

Comments

Lift legs and arms deliberately with no jerking. Also see bilateral movement: Superman.

Classification

 Utility: Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Isolated
 Force: Pull

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