How to Do
How to Do Stork Stance Cobra Using Bungee With Rotation
The stork stance cobra using a bungee with rotation should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the stork stance a using bungee with rotation.
Beginning
Beginning Cobra Stork Stance
1. Begin with a thorough dynamic warm up before starting this exercise. This engages the nervous system.
2. Maintain a tall posture in the spine throughout the exercise and good stability through the abdomen.
Movement
Cobra Stork Stance Movement
1. This movement involves a stork stance hold, a bungee cobra movement, and a rotation through the trunk and shoulders.
2. Begin in a stork stance; for description see stork stance hold' in the exercise library. With the bungee positioned in front, perform a cobra movement for description see prone cobra' in the exercise library as you rotate the shoulders and trunk as shown.
3. Pay close attention to the video link to observe the dynamic nature of this movement.
4. Perform the desired number of reps and switch legs.
5. Watch for - the excessive abnormal movement of the stance leg, excessive forward movement of the shoulder blade, or rolling of the middle back. Observing these traits may be indications that the exercise is too advanced and needs to be regressed.
Benefits
Cobra Stork Stance Benefits
The spine is strengthened.
Stretches the lungs and chest, as well as the shoulders and abdomen.
The buttocks are toned.
Stimulates the organs of the abdomen.