Standing Abdominal Stabilization

Professional Rationale
A good progression from supine and prone stabilization, before the introduction, or in lieu, of ball stabilization.

Client Rationale
This is an exercise that teaches your body to stabilize at your core while you do something else with your arms. This stabilization is necessary for basic function and decreases the load and stress on the lumbar spine.



Instructions

• Stand with your hips and knees slightly bent holding 1-2 kg weights in both hands.
• Tighten your stomach and lower back muscles to stabilize your lower spine and lift alternately arms up and bring back down.
• Flex shoulders up and down at an easy pace.
• Do not 'pump' your arms.

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