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One leg medial reach to balance

Duration: 1:22mins | Video 6 of 6 in the ViPR exercises series

Benefits

This movement develops strength in the hip and foot

A great exercise for those wanting improved balance and co-ordination

Prerequisites

Ensure that the individual has good mobility through the ankle and hip structures

Preparation

Use the grip shown

Begin in a staggered stance with most of the weight in the forward leg

Maintain a tall or straight spine throughout the movement

Throughout the movement, ensure that the lead foot's big toe is in contact with the ground

Movement

The initial movement is a reach to the inside of the lead leg at ankle height (as shown)

As you return to standing, the trail leg comes through and up into triple flexion (as shown)

Rest the ViPR on the elevated leg, remove the same side hand and hold into the balance

Return to start position and repeat

Regression

Limit the range of motion

Use a lighter ViPR

Progression

Add a hop

Use a heavier ViPR

ViPR exercises (6 videos)