Airplanes (Exercise classification: advanced)
Equipment: none
- Start standing with feet together
- Bend forward at the hips as you lift one leg behind you and bring your arms straight out to the sides as if making a “T”. Your hip bones should be facing the floor.
- Exercise 1: If this is hard, try to hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds. To make it easier, stand with a wall or chair to one side of you for light finger tip touch support.
- Exercise 2: If you can balance in this position, bring one arm down and in front of you with your fingertips facing the floor and elbow straight. Return that arm to the starting position. Now try the other arm. If alternating is too challenging, try a few repetitions on one side, rest, then try the other side.
- Remember to breathe throughout the exercise.
- Have some fun! Try this with your belly relaxed and with your belly muscles tightened at a 50% effort.