The reverse plank with leg cross on BOSU is a second option to use leg movement in reverse planking with a BOSU Balance Trainer.
HOW TO…
- Get into a low Reverse Plank on BOSU position.
- Lift your right leg slightly and bend it at the knee while sliding your foot over your left leg.
- Slide the right foot over the left leg until you are at the knee. Your legs make the number four (4) shape.
- Keep looking upward! Especially when you start with this exercise for the first time, you may want to look at your legs to see if you are doing it right. Fight that urge, or limit it to a minimal time.
- Once you are at the knee, start moving the right foot back again until it is over the BOSU ball. Rotate your foot and place your heel back on the BOSU.
- Repeat with the left leg.
- This completes the reverse plank with leg cross on BOSU.
Note: You can either place your hands like shown in the image, with your hands in fists and resting on the side, or place your hands flat on the yoga mat. The latter option gives you a bit more control over the balance.
Progression: Repeat each leg 10 times without leaving the reverse plank position. You can vary between alternating legs, or repeating the same leg multiple times.
Variation: If needed, you can put your hands in your lower back to help push up your hips. Once in the position, place your hands on the yoga mat again.