SEATED PUSH THROUGH, LEVEL 1
6 reps
Springs: 1 short spring from above on Push-through Bar
Focus
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Breath – exhale stretch forward, inhale stretch up or reverse
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Spinal flexion and extension
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Hamstring flexibility
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Scapula stability/mobility
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Abdominal hollowing and lift
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Coordination of breath with spinal mobility
Precautions
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Some back injuries,
shoulder injuries
Prerequisites
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Mat – Spine Stretch
Starting Position
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Sit on table facing tower end, with feet against upright bars,
and both hands on the Push-through Bar (knees can be bent
or straight depending on flexibility).
Standard Exercise
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Push bar down, curve spine forward beginning with top of
head, reach the bar forward and stretch.
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Return by hollowing out abdominals and stacking one
vertebra on top of another until sitting up on the sit bones.
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Press bar up and lean forward from hips with a flat back
before beginning again
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