14 Feb Quadruped Multifidi Lift
HOW: Begin this exercise on your hands and knees with one leg elevated on a pad or a book to allow your non-elevated leg to work through a greater range. From here, allow the knee that is not elevated to drop down towards the...
14 Feb Sit Up – Assisted
HOW: Begin this exercise laying on your back with your knees bent and with a resistance band anchored at shoulder height, wrap the band behind you. From laying on your back, use your core muscles and the band for assistance as you pull to...
14 Feb Supine Glute Squeeze
HOW: Begin laying on your back with both legs straight. From this position, think about squeezing your glutes together and hold for the prescribed amount of time before relaxing. FEEL: You should truly feel your glute muscles working with this exercise. Try to keep...
07 Sep Prone Swimmers – Arms Only
HOW: Begin this exercise laying on your stomach with your arms overhead in a “Y” position and thumbs facing up. From this position, bring your arms up off the floor by pulling with your shoulder blades. Once this position is stable, alternate your arms...
07 Sep Curl Up – McGill
HOW: Begin this exercise on your back with one knee bent and the other leg straight. Place the opposite hand of the knee that is bent under the small of your back. From here, push gently down into your hand to engage your core....
07 Sep First Rib Mobilization – Strap
HOW: For this exercise begin in a seated position with a strap like object slung over one shoulder and tucked under the opposite hip like a seatbelt. The strap should be tucked at the base of the neck. From here, gently pull the strap...
07 Sep Ankling Walk-Forward
HOW: Begin this exercise by lifting both heels off the floor with your legs relatively straight. From this position, you are going to keep your heels elevated as you quickly bounce through the ankles keeping the movement coming from the ankles. FEEL: You should...
07 Sep Heel to Toe Rocker
HOW: Begin this exercise standing with both feet comfortably underneath your hips. From here, rock forward pushing up on your toes into a heel raise. From this position, return to having both feet resting comfortably on the ground and then rock your weight back...
06 Sep Double Knee to Chest – Swiss Ball
HOW: Begin this exercise laying on your back with your heels resting comfortably on a swiss ball with your knees straight. Once in this position, gently bend your knees bringing your knees towards your chest in a controlled manner. As you bring your knees...
06 Sep Supine Table Top Abdominal Isometric – Swiss Ball
HOW: Begin this exercise on your back with a swiss ball resting on your stomach. From here, straighten your arms and bend your knees while bringing your feet up off the floor. Engage the core by bringing the belly button down to the spine...