9. Single Leg Kick – 8 reps each leg
Starting Position – Laying on your back, legs are in tabletop position, lower back is imprinted. Upper body is flexed off the mat with hands resting on knees. Chin is tucked(apple space between the chest and chin), eye gaze at the knees.
- EXHALE – extend one leg out straight to the diagonal, toes pointed; move outside hand to the ankle and inside hand on the knee of the bent leg. Keep imprint throughout by bringing the hips and ribs closer together AND draw the belly button to the spine.
- INHALE – switch legs
- Repeat to 8 reps each leg
Add-ons and Modifications:
- To make exercise easier:
- Keep head on mat if you have neck tension.
- Place hands behind head for support.
- Point legs up to ceiling instead of at the diagonal.
- To make the exercise harder:
- Bring knee to only 90 degrees and hold a fitness circle above chest