Instructions
Preparation
- Stand facing balance board. Step on one end of board. Slowly
step on other end of board. Balance body weight on top of balance
board so board is nearly vertical with little movement. See Balance Board Stand.
Execution
- Extend arms forward in front of body. Squat down by bending
knees forward slightly while allowing hips to bend back behind,
keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet.
Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Squat up
by extending knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and
repeat.
Comments
- Use upper arm movement to assist with balance. Keep back
straight, chest high, and feet flat on surface; equal distribution
of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees should point same
direction as feet throughout movement. When finished shift weight
to one side. Step off with highest foot first.
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Classification
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Utility: |
Balance |
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Mechanics: |
Compound |
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Force: |
Push |
Force (Articulation)
Dynamic
Static
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar)
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