Hold on to short straps – facing back, sit on top of sit bones, extend arms forward, lower through the spine until shoulders hit the carriage, extend arms above the head, pull yourself back up again to balance and hold. Similar to a teaser position.
1B.
Down or up.
Inhale to lower, exhale to rise.
Develop muscular strength through the abdominis, pelvic floor, obliques, scapular and pelvic stabilisers. Strengthen hip flexors as prime movers. Lastly, educate about breath connected to movement.
Option to add a ball between the legs.
Progression: Tabletop to teaser legs or fewer springs.
Regression: Add springs – remember this will make the arms heavier. Half C-curve option if struggling with full range.
Add a ball between the legs to find inner thigh engagement.