Judiann performs the Jack Knife for us. Judiann has been at the studio 6 days a week for 18 months. This exercise is more of an intermediate exercise, so please build up strength and control before you attempt.
Control is the name of the game with Jack knife. To perform the Jack knife one must over come gravity and lift the legs and hips over head to a candlestick position, and then with control roll back down with control.
This is a great one to open up those hip flexors, strengthen the glutes, and lengthen the hamstrings. 5 reps on each side. The goal is to keep those hips up, and square. Oh and don’t forget to breathe.😉
We love to hate this one…
Neck Pull works on hamstring stretch, and core strengthen in both the short and lengthened position of the torso. Your in Luck we only have to perform 5. 😊
Keeping our hips quiet is the name of the game. The legs moving in and out challenge the stability of the hips. As I say don’t rock the boat while doing this one.
Kathy is demonstrating the beginner version of the swan dive. Back extension exercises are not performed enough. Kathy is working on keeping her chest open and lifted, her legs long and strong, and her core engaged.
The Saw, another twisting exercise. Rotation of the spine with forward flexion is no easy feat! Kathy does a beautiful job trying to keep her hips quiet, legs anchored, and stretch her hamstrings and spine.
