Modified Sahrmann #1 (Exercise Classification: Beginner)
Equipment: Exercise ball, wedge or pillows.
Description:
- Lean against a stability ball that is placed against a wall for support. Pillows or a wedge can be used instead to raise upper body so your head is above your belly.
- Bend both knees, place feet flat on the floor, and rest the forearms on the floor.
- Take a breath in and as you exhale, tighten your tummy and hold the contraction as you perform the exercise.
- Keeping one knee bent, continue to hold your tummy contraction as you inhale and then exhale as you slowly slide the other leg out until it is parallel with the floor. Then slide the leg back to the bent knee position.
Repeat on opposite side.
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