The reverse high plank on BOSU is a full reverse plank using a BOSU ball under your feet.
HOW TO…
- Sit on the yoga mat with the BOSU ball in front of you.
- Place your feet on the BOSU ball, with your heels in the middle, toes pointing up.
- Lean backward with your arms extended behind you.
- Place your hands on the yoga mat and then push up your hips.
- Lift your hips by tightening your core muscles until your body is completely straight Look up.
- Hold for 3 seconds.
- Slowly lower your hips back onto the yoga mat.
Note: When doing the reverse high plank on BOSU, you can position your hands either facing towards the BOSU ball or away from it. Both are possible, it is a matter of what you feel comfortable with. The option with your hands pointing towards the ball is a little easier on the wrists, but the option with your hands pointing away from the ball gives you more pushing power to keep your body straight.
Progression: Increase the duration of the reverse high plank on BOSU up to 30 seconds.
Challenge:
Do a reverse high plank on BOSU for 10 seconds.
Rest for 5 seconds.
Repeat the above steps 10 times.