TC Monday morning Challenge

 

Starting Position Make a loop at one end of the band and wrap it around your right ankle. Wrap the opposite end of the band around a low mount like a furniture leg. Lift your right foot off the ground, keeping it flexed with your toes pointing downward. Action EXHALE: Curl your right heel up towards your glutes as far as possible. Keep your knees aligned-- and your upper thighs stationary. INHALE: Slowly return to start without letting your foot rest in between reps. Finish all reps and switch sides to complete one set. Special Instructions Make it harder: Stand farther away from the mounted end of the band. Make it easier: Stand closer to the mounted end of the band. Muscles Worked: Hamstrings

Starting Position Begin this exercise by lying on your back with a Swiss ball under your right or left heel. Your opposite foot should be off to the side of the Swiss ball and off the ground at approximately the same height as the foot on the Swiss ball. Place your arms straight out to your side for support. Action Lift your hips so that you create a straight line with your body. Do not use your arms at any point. Take the leg on the ball and bring the ball in towards your body using your heels. Keep your opposite leg straight, slightly higher than the ball. Reverse the movement and lower your hips back to the ground. Trying doing 2 sets with 10-12 repetitions for each leg. Special Instructions When rolling the ball in towards your body, make sure not to lift your pelvis towards the ceiling. Your hips should stay in the same position – this will force you to use your hamstrings. Muscles Worked: Hamstrings, Glutes