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Opposing Arm and Leg Extension on BOSU

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

BOSU

Starting Position

Place your stomach on the BOSU with arms extended in front of body.

Procedure

  1. Lift one arm into the air.
  2. Lift the opposing leg into the air.
  3. Hold for 2 seconds and return to the starting position.
  4. Repeat with the other side.

Coaching Keys

  • Focus on using your mid and upper back muscles to lift the arm and the hip muscles to lift the leg.

You Should Feel it...

In your Low Back, Glutes, Rear Shoulders, and Scapular Muscles.

Exercise Purpose

Improves strength endurance in typically weak posterior chain muscles.

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