Personal Fitness Professional - March 2009 - (Page 27) Print Version [sponsored by] DIAGONAL CORE CHOP DRILL Start: Hold the CorBall Plus with both hands while extending it to one side of your head. action: Twisting through the midsection, bring the ball down toward the opposing hip. Continue until you no longer can comfortably rotate the torso or the ball has reached the hip. Reverse the movement to bring the ball back to the start position. Perform a desired number of reps, then switch sides. Web Version OVERHEAD CRUNCH Start: Assume the crunch position with a CorBall Plus above the head. Raise the hips so that the knees make a 90° angle. action: Perform a crunch. As the upper body comes off the floor, allow the CorBall Plus to follow. FRONT RAISE Start: With the arms down, hold the CorBall Plus with both hands. action: Raise the CorBall Plus to shoulder level; pause for a few seconds. Lower the CorBall Plus back to the start position; repeat. LUNGE WITH A TWIST Start: Position one leg so the foot is in front of the other and the knee is slightly bent. With the hips facing the front, position the back leg in a wide stance so the front knee will not extend over the toes. Hold the CorBall Plus with both hands in front of the body at shoulder level. action: Squat down until the lead thigh parallels the ground. The back foot may begin to rise up to keep proper form. Keep the chest and upper body straight and upright and the abs tight. As the body lowers into this position, begin to rotate the torso, keeping the arms straight. Rotate as far as possible or until the CorBall Plus is shoulder-level on the other side. For more information, visit www.power-systems.com or call 800.321.6975. March2009 · www.fit-pro.coM 27 http://www.fit-pro.coM http://www.power-systems.com
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