31 May Stork Squat – Chop
HOW: Begin by standing near a wall. Assume a march position to stabilize an object such as a swissball using the knee of the leg that is in the march position closest to the wall. Abduct or push the thigh out into the object....
31 May Standing Hamstring Curl – Band
HOW: Anchor a band at ankle height. Attach the band around the arch of your foot. Begin by balancing on one leg with the option to use a wall or an object for upper body support. Keeping tension in the hips and the torso, bring...
30 May Single Leg Hamstring Pull Down – Quick, Band
HOW: Anchor a band at or above head height. Grabbing onto the band, pull it towards you as you assume a face up lying position on the floor. Anchor the band around your ankle. Use the other leg to help push the resisted side towards...
30 May Seated Shoulder Y – Band, Swissball
HOW: Begin by sitting on a Swiss ball with your feet anchoring a light resistance band. Pulling the shoulder blades down and back, lift the band overhead making a “Y” type of motion with your arms Maintain thumbs up to the ceiling position. Slowly return...
30 May Rear Foot Elevated Single Leg Pogo – Step Support
HOW: Using a step or a stair behind you, place one foot on the elevated surface with toe support. Keeping more of your weight on the foot in front, begin to bounce on the balls of the foot. Keep your ankle pointed down towards the...
30 May Isometric Single Leg Hamstring Pull Down – Band
HOW: Anchor a band at or above head height. Grabbing onto the band, pull it towards you as you assume a face-up lying position on the floor. Anchor the band around your ankle. While keeping that leg straight, use the other leg to help...
30 May Half Kneeling Hip Flexor Lift Off
HOW: Begin in a half-kneeling position. There should be a 90 degree bend in both the front and back knee. Option to use the arms to the side for added balance. With a light weight shift to the back leg, lift the knee of the...
30 May Half Kneeling Hamstring Lift Off
HOW: Begin in a half-kneeling position. There should be a 90 degree bend in both the front and back knee. Option to use the arms to the side for added balance. With a light weight shift to the front leg, lift the foot of the...
30 May Front Foot Elevated Single Leg Pogo – Step Support
HOW: Using a step or a stair, place one foot on the elevated surface. Keeping more of your weight on the elevated foot, begin to bounce on the balls of the foot that is behind you keeping the knee relatively straight and allowing the motion...
05 Apr Seated Straight Leg Hip Abduction
HOW: Begin this exercise seated on the edge of a chair. The leg that you intend to work needs to be straight with your heel resting on either a surface that slides or a tile surface with a towel or sock on your foot....
