How to Do
How to Do Backpedaling Drills
The backpedaling drills should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the backpedaling drills.
Beginning
Beginning Backpedaling Exercise
Do a thorough warm up before starting this exercise. This engages the sensory system.
Movement
Backpedaling Exercise Movement
1. Begin in a runner's stance, with your knees and elbows bent.
2. Position yourself on your toes, and run backwards.
3. Reach back with your legs and land on the toes, using your arms to help propel the body.
Benefits
Backpedaling Exercise Benefits
Backpedaling is a tactic for athletes to improve their performance in their sport, as well as a training strategy to improve coordination, mobility, stability, and overall movement qualities.
Exercise Aliases
Back Pedal Exercise, Backpedal, Running Exercises, Backpedaling, Running Drills.
