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Movement: Active Isolated Stability<br />
Exercise 13: Advanced<br />
See Saw Plank<br />
Objective:<br />
Improve Scapular and Front Line Stability<br />
Primary Movement: Shoulder Flexion and Extension<br />
Primary Motion Plane: Sagittal Plane<br />
Sets and Repetitions: 1-3 sets / 5-10 repetitions<br />
• Movement Description:<br />
Begin in a prone position with your elbows on the floor under your shoulders.<br />
• Place your feet together on the FD(s).<br />
• Tighten your knees, brace the core and lift your body so that the whole torso is parallel to the ground, keeping the<br />
shoulders together and not shrugging.<br />
• Slowly push your body away from your hands by flexing the shoulders while maintaining rigidity in your body.<br />
• Upon reaching the furthest extension possible without your form being compromised, pull your body forward<br />
toward your hands until your elbows are under your shoulders.<br />
• Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.<br />
• Foundation Movement:<br />
• Place knees on FD(s) and/or holding a traditional plank<br />
• Progressions:<br />
• Attach resistance bands to FD(s) at various locations to challenge different planes of motion<br />
Notes:<br />
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