Single-Leg Balance
Instructions
- Stand on one leg, keeping your other leg slightly bent and off the ground
- Place your hands on your hips to help maintain balance
- Hold the balance for 10-15 seconds, then switch legs
- Repeat the exercise 5-10 times for each leg
- Make sure to breathe normally throughout the exercise
Benefits
- Legs: Single-Leg Balance helps to improve balance, coordination and stability in the legs. It also helps to strengthen the muscles of the lower body, particularly in the calves, hamstrings and glutes, whilst at the same time stretching them.
- Low Back: Single-Leg Balance helps to stretch and strengthen the lower back muscles, increasing their flexibility and range of motion. This can help to improve posture and reduce pain in the lower back.
- Upper Back: Single-Leg Balance helps to stretch and strengthen the upper back muscles. This can help to improve posture and reduce pain in the upper back, as well as increasing the range of motion in the spine.
- Core: Single-Leg Balance helps to engage and strengthen the core muscles, which are important for stabilizing the spine. It also helps to improve balance and stability in the core area.
- Shoulders: Single-Leg Balance helps to stretch and strengthen the muscles in the shoulders, improving range of motion and reducing pain in the shoulder area.