Moving on from the static reverse plank on BOSU, the reverse plank with leg lift on BOSU introduces a leg lift to train your leg muscles in addition to the core muscles.
HOW TO…
- Get into a low Reverse Plank on BOSU position.
- Lift your right leg while keeping it straight. Raise the leg until about a 30-degree angle with your left leg. Keep your foot at a 90-degree angle with your leg.
- Hold the leg up for 3 seconds. Make sure to keep looking up.
- Lower your right leg back onto the BOSU ball.
- Repeat with the left leg to complete the reverse plank with leg lift on BOSU.
Note: Do not raise the legs too high. It will make it more difficult to hold the plank and it does not benefit the exercise. Make sure to inflate the BOSU ball adequately to give you sufficient height under your resting leg position.
Progression: Increase the duration of the left lift on each side up to 10 seconds. Repeat each leg 10 times without leaving the reverse plank position.
Variation: Too difficult? As with the regular low reverse plank on BOSU, 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.