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The lower-body and core exercise is no joke.
Courtesy of Analisse RAos
These days, the fitness world is all about increasing efficiency.
Photo:Courtesy of Analisse RÃos
Promise, a little bit goes a long way withthis bodyweight exercise.
Watch Rios demonstrate the move below.
Place right foot on top of a bench and rest left toes gently on the floor.
C.Then, lift left foot off the ground so it’s hovering a few inches below right foot.
Gaze forward and maintain a straight line from head to heels.
But what good does it actually do for you and your body?
Here’s the breakdown.
Plus, they’ll be challenged to prevent you from rotating forward, says Rios.
Say youre a soccer player.
Thats why it can be particularly useful forfinding correcting muscle imbalances, says Rios.
Better yet, combine the two moves during a single set, as Rios demonstrates below.
I wouldn’t recommend more than 25 seconds or 10 slow breaths per side per set, she adds.
If you notice your form is breaking down, consider scaling back to a modification.
Most importantly,remember to breathe, says Rios.
People hold often their breath because [this move] is so hard, she adds.
I like to say [hold the plank for] five breaths because that way people actually breathe.
Every time you take a stride, you’re essentially on the one leg, she explains.
So building up the strength of those stabilizer muscles [in your legs and core] is important.
Ready to give the exercise a shot?
