Snake On Mat

OBJECTIVES
● Strengthens abdominals, hip, and shoulder flexors.
● Strengthens hip and shoulder extensors.
● Improves shoulder and spinal stabilization.

EXERCISE:
● From a side sitting position, legs long, top foot crossed in front of bottom.

● Lift hips and torso, straighten legs, reach through top arm.
Keep supporting arm straight and feet planted.
Lower with control back to start position.

● Inhale lift – Exhale lower.

3 times each side

CUES:
● Navel to spine.
● Open chest.
● Lift hips and arm simultaneously.
● Control both directions.