Supine Knee and Arm extension with Band (Exercise Classification: Advanced)
- Lay on your back a comfortable surface with knees bent.
- Grasp a resistance band between your hands and raise your arms up at shoulder height.
- Bring your knees up to a 90-degree position.
- At the same time, extend your right leg until parallel with the floor as you scissor your left arm overhead and right arm pulling down towards your left leg.
- Switch sides and make the same motion.
- Do this exercise slowly, using a count of three as you extend and return to the start position.
- Remember to exhale as you extend and inhale as you return to the start position.
Modified Version
Easier:
You can rest one foot on the ground (shown below) or a couch (not shown) with your knee bent as you extend the opposite leg.
If you have a difficult time with the arm movements, lengthen the band’s distance between your hands.
Harder:
You can increase the difficulty of the exercise by shortening the band length to create more tension.
Slow the repetition to a count of five and hold for several seconds as the leg is extended.
