Block 4 - Balance

  • Heel Drives with Balance

    Take one leg back and other arm up, then bring knee up as you switch arms so opposite arm and leg are up at the same time. Start by tapping back then work toward floating and then a lift. Slow and controlled with soft landings. Work toward 20 each leg.

  • Side Reach Heel Lift

    Reach to the side, palm up to counter balance as the opposite heel lifts as far as possible, slow and controlled then same back to standing. 5 on each side then add weight to the reaching hand.

  • Hip Balance-Dog Peers

    Standing upright with one knee bent, holding onto support at first. Lift one leg to the side and back with knee and foot at the same level. That knee behind other knee. Lift up and down keeping body steady, pushing out of straight supporting leg to feel both sides of the hip working.

  • Single Leg Hold

    Reach forward with both hands overhead while taking one heel up and back, both legs straight (always a slight knee bend for engagement). Work toward more level hips over time. Take a look at the back foot to make sure all toes are pointing down. Hold for at least 15 seconds each side.

  • Single Knee Lift

    Standing tall and steady, work toward lifting one knee up and holding. Adding more heighth and movement with practice. Slow and control minimum 15 seconds each leg.

  • Hip Stabilizers 3 Ways

    Standing tall, take one leg out straight ahead for a lift, then to the side, heel first, the straight leg back leading with the heel. Keep the toes straight ahead. Ok to hold on until you get the hang of it. Resist the trunk from waivering to build core strength, as well. 15 seconds or reps for e...

  • Single Leg Hinge

    Keeping the hips level, take one heel behind with a straight leg, then reach or take the trunk forward. Keep the chin tucked and the spine long as parallel to the ground as possible. Always return to standing for a good hip hinge. Slow and controlled. 10 reps on each leg or hold level for 15 seco...

  • Bird Dog Balance

    On all 4's, reach forward thumb up with opposite straight leg back, neutral spine. Push out of support shoulder, try lifting supporting toe. Kick through heel to activate floating leg away from front fingers for length, looking down. Left side of the body talking to the right-great cross body wor...