Contralateral Balance Single Arm Twisting Press
The Contralateral Balance Single Arm Twisting Press is a great exercise for anyone who wants better balance. This must do exercise for any golfer is also important for anyone who plays sports, runs, swims, or just wants to feel and move better during the day. The Contralateral Single Arm Balance Press works; balance, stability, mobility, strength, and flexibility.
Primary Muscles Used
Contralateral Balance Single Arm Twisting Press Instructions
- Set the cable or band position at shoulder height.
- Try to maintain your balance during the entire exercise.
- Grab the handle with one hand and walk forward achieve the desired resistance.
- Raise the leg on the same side of the body as you are grabbing the band.
- Standing upright and with a tight core, press forward, straightening your arm out in front of you.
- As you press, twist your torso.
- As you twist back, slowly bring the handle back towards your chest.
- Return to starting position and repeat.
Tim's list of benefits for the Contralateral Balance Single Arm Twisting Press
- Torso rotation exercises primarily work out your oblique muscle group, which can add power to rotational motion. Athletes in certain sports, such as shot put or golf, may benefit as the exercises improve the strength of their swing. Additionally, stronger abdominal and back muscles take more pressure off the spine.
- This exercise is a must do if you are trying to move better or feel better.
- Contralateral balance exercises are medium level difficulty for balance, for a more difficult version check out the Ipsilateral version.
- Because you do each arm separately, you develop both sides of your body evenly.
- When you twist properly during this exercise you help strengthen and loosen up your lower back, decreasing pain and reducing the risk of future pain.
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