standing Exercise

Trunk Bending Exercise

Targets: Anterior Deltoids, Shoulder Mobility

1 "Hands on Trunk—ONE!" Snap hands to the waist (sides of the torso) in one rapid motion. Fingers should be closed, and thumbs locked around the back of the waist. Keep elbows tucked slightly back and eyes forward.
2 "Trunk Bending Forward—TWO!" Bend forward slowly and with control from the hips (not the back). Keep the spine straight and the head aligned with the spine (looking down at the feet). The knees must remain locked straight. Go as low as flexibility allows while keeping form.
3 "Trunk Raising—THREE!" Slowly return to the upright position. Maintain the rigid straight-back posture used in Count 2 and keep hands locked on the hips. Head returns to looking straight forward.
4 "Position of Attention—FOUR!" Release the hands from the waist and snap them down to the sides instantly.