This exercise helps you relearn rolling from your back to your stomach using your legs to lead while your upper body stays relaxed.
Single Leg Stance With Core Engagement With Cable System
This exercise helps you build balance and core control by pulling two cable handles down to your hips, then lifting one foot.
- Starting Position:
- Single Leg
Start: Stand tall with feet together, cable arms set high. Reach overhead and hold a handle in each hand.
Action:
Standing tall, pull both handles straight down to your hips at the same time. Hold them there.
Lift one foot off the floor and balance. Your weight shifts fully onto the standing leg.
Hold, then lower the foot and let the handles rise back up. Repeat with the other leg and notice any difference.
Feel: You should feel your core and lats switch on the moment the handles come down — that's your balance platform. If you wobble badly, pull harder before you lift the foot.
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