| Starting
Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to start by lying
prone over the ball with chest raised.
- One hand
rests lightly on the floor in front of you.
- Legs
are raised so that your body is straight from your heels to your head.
|
| Action |
- Alternately
raise and lower each leg for a small ampitude kick.
|
| Prime Movers |
- Glutes,
hamstrings, back extensors.
|
| Physio
Tips |
- Keep your neck straight, chin tucked and keep
looking at the floor to avoid neck strain.
- Don't
attempt this until you have mastered Swim Kick with 2 Hand Support.
- Swimmers and scuba divers will especially benefit from this
type of strengthening in an unstable environment.
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| Progression |
- Alternate
your hands frequently as you kick. This will challenge your
stability and balance.
- Try Trunk Roll 1
|
Try small kicks for 1 minute
each side.
Try small kicks for 2 minutes,
followed by strong kicks for 1 minutes.
Try strong kicks for 2-3
minutes.