Balanced Body Cadillac Manual page 15

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SEATED PUSH THROUGH, LEVEL 1

6 reps

Springs: 1 short spring from above on Push-through Bar

Focus

» Breath – exhale stretch forward, inhale stretch up or reverse

» Spinal flexion and extension

» Hamstring flexibility

» Scapula stability/mobility

» Abdominal hollowing and lift

» Coordination of breath with spinal mobility

Precautions

» Some back injuries,

shoulder injuries

Prerequisites

» Mat – Spine Stretch

Starting Position

» Sit on table facing tower end, with feet against upright bars,

and both hands on the Push-through Bar (knees can be bent

or straight depending on flexibility).

Standard Exercise

» Push bar down, curve spine forward beginning with top of

head, reach the bar forward and stretch.

» Return by hollowing out abdominals and stacking one

vertebra on top of another until sitting up on the sit bones.

» Press bar up and lean forward from hips with a flat back

before beginning again

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