Category: Strength & Conditioning
SYDELYING LATERAL TRUNK FLEXION
Muscles targeted: Quadratus Lumbarum, Deep lateral flexors of the spine
Technique: With hips firmly pressed into the ball and the neck in neutral alignment, think of taking the rib cage down and in towards the hip, then lower the trunk back towards the floor with control to a position where te trunk is slightly draped over the ball. Move slowly through this range and avoid thrusting. The tendency is to move the head. Find neutral cervical alignment and maintain this position throughout the movement. Anchoring the feet on the wall is very effective for this exercise. It will allow you to position the body forward for more resistance and a greater range of motion. Avoid leading with the head.
Cues: Ribs to hip; let the head go along for the ride.
Submitted by: Marc Dagenais
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