Modifications
Roll down
Begin sitting up on the sit bones with the knees bent and the feet on the floor. Reach the arms forward and roll down. For more assistance, place the hands on the sides of the thighs and use the hands to control the roll down. Curl up, using the hands to help you curl through the challenge point is needed. If rolling up is too difficult, roll to one side and sit up to start the roll down again.
Bent knees
Bend the knees and place the feet on the fl oor to begin. Gradually straighten the legs as the torso rolls up to keep the movement smooth. Bend the knees as you roll back down.
Partial Roll Up
Roll up only until you get to the challenge point then roll back down.
Low back support
To make this exercise easier for tight lower backs, roll up a towel, sweatshirt or sticky pad and place it under the lumbar curve. Press into the roll as you roll up. Decrease the size of the roll as you get stronger and more flexible.
Resistance band
Place a resistance band or elastic tubing around the feet and hold the ends in the hands. Use the band to assist the roll up.
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