Sport & Fitness Exercises - Strength
One Legged Squat R/L


- one foot in the middle on platform, toes facing forwards
- bend knee 100 to 160 degrees
- knee may not extend beyond toes
- shoulders back, head up, tense core muscles, maintain balance
- exercise can be performed statically or dynamically
- use handlebar for balance if necessary
Diagonal Crunch R/L


- place mat on platform
- sit transverseways on centre of platform
- lift both legs, bend one knee
- touch opposite shoulder and knee
- tuck in chin, tense core muscles
- exercise can be performed statically or dynamically
Hyper Extension


- place mat on platform
- lay face down, waist on platform
- belly on step
- place hands under chin
- hollow back, lift shoulders, head and legs
- exercise can be performed statically or dynamically
Lunge R/L


- one foot on centre of platform, toes facing forwards
- place the other foot on the step
- bend knee 80 to 130 degrees
- keep the front knee above the ankle
- shoulders back, head up, tense core muscles, maintain balance
- exercise can be performed statically or dynamically
- use handlebar for balance if necessary
Side Raise


- feet hip-width apart in front of platform, toes in natural position
- knees slightly bent
- place hands out to side, slightly bend elbows
- pull straps directly up using overhand grip
- keep back straight, head up, shoulders back
- exercise can be performed with one foot on the platform