How to Do
How to Do Balance With Posterior Leg Reach and Overhead Lateral Arm Reach
Each One Leg Balance With Posterior Leg Reach and Overhead Lateral Arm Reach 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 this One Leg Balance With Posterior Leg Reach and Overhead Lateral Arm Reach.
Beginning
Beginning Single Leg Exercise
Perform a 3-5 minute warm-up that includes cardio and stretching.
When you're ready, position yourself in an erect position with feet shoulder-width apart.
Movement
Single Leg Exercise Movement
1. Shift weight to the left leg and balance on it.
2. Slowly swing both arms directly in the front of the body and extend them overhead.
3. Simultaneously, swing the elevated leg behind the body as far as balance is maintained.
4. Bend over to the side opposing the supporting leg.
5. Return to the starting position and then repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
6. Perform all of these steps while balancing on the opposite leg.
Benefits
Single Leg Exercise Benefits
Better balance enhances body awareness, which improves safety and can also lead to greater athletic achievement.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do One Leg Balance Hold, Balance Hold with Leg Reach, Arms Reach Balance Hold, How To Improve Balance
