Purpose:

To promote flexibility of the hips. To teach correct position of the back and neck. To strengthen the feet, ankles, upper legs, hips, back, and neck.

Approach:

Start in a kneeling position, lean back, and return. The chest is stretched up (not arched backward), the head level over the shoulders. Try to keep the back and hips in a line. The weight should be even over both legs and knees.

Notes:

At first I was afraid to go back as far as I could. 20 to 100 are a good number of repetitions.

Selection of Exercises:

Disclaimer:

I am not a qualified physician. As with all exercise programs, when using these routines and examples shown, you need to use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, you may want to check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. By performing these exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Theoryofexercise.com will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of this information shared on this website.