Skater for pelvic/ hip stability

The skater exercise trains the lateral sling and pelvic/ hip stability on one leg. The supporting leg is being challenged with an isometric contraction working on endurance. The stable pelvis provides a solid base for the moving leg to power from. Strength is dependent on the stability of the base from which the movement derives. The moving leg is also driving with some variability in direction to challenge the hip further. The working leg is working and training the stretch to shorten component of muscle work. The ability to feed as much variation into the body is important in both tissue health and the ability to cope with as many situations as possible. We want to ensure that the spine remains in a lengthened neutral position and the pelvis stays still and tilting forward.

Sally, Unite Health Presenter, demonstrating Skater for pelvic/ hip stability

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