Purpose: Perform to activate/strengthen the core stabilizers. Starting Position: Begin on your hands and knees with your hands directly below your shoulders and your knees directly below your hips. Your spine should be neutral. Movement:
From the starting position, draw in abdominal muscles.
Lift and extend one arm in front of you. Keep a neutral spine and don't let your body weight shift.
Imagine you are balancing 4 glasses of water on your back. One on each shoulder blade & one on each side of your hips.
Hold this position for 5 seconds and then smoothly transition to the starting position.
Repeat for 10 repetitions with each arm.
Progression:
Progress to extending one arm and the opposite leg at the same time.