How to Do
How to Do Single Leg Balance With Overhead Arm Reach Away From Stance Leg
Each single leg balance with overhead arm reach away from the stance leg 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 this single leg balance with overhead arm reach away from stance leg
Beginning
Beginning Single Leg Balance
1. Maintain a tall posture throughout the exercise while keeping the belly tight.
2. Begin with a thorough warm up before starting this exercise. This engages the sensory system.
Movement
Single Leg Balance Movement
1. This exercise involves a single leg balance with both arms reaching overhead and to the side - as shown.
2. Start by standing on one leg, with the knee slightly bent (to about 20 degrees).
3. In a controlled manner, reach both hands overhead and reach toward the side opposite of the planted leg - as shown.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Benefits
Single Leg Balance Benefits
Single-leg exercises help us improve our balance and spatial awareness. An option for those suffering from back pain. Because the overall loads are typically lower than in bilateral lifts, single-leg exercises allow you to target the legs with significantly less force on the spine.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do Balance Overhead Reach, One Legged Balance Exercise, Balance Improving Workouts, Reach Away Balance.
