Reverse Nordic Curl
Equipment Needed
Open floor or yoga mat
Instructions:
- Start in a tall kneeling position with knees placed together on the ground
- Point your toes so that you are not on the ball of your foot
- Contract your glutes and core so that your torso is rigid
- Lean back slowly, bending at the knees only until you cannot go any further
- Return to the top either by extending your knees or by putting your hands down for support and repositioning yourself
- Repeat for the prescribed amount of repetitions
Common Error
- Make sure to keep your hips and spine straight through the entire movement
- If you find that you cannot go very far down try the regression below
Progressions / Regressions:
If this is too challenging:
- Use a resistance band attached high on a door or rack to assist you by reducing some of the weight in the descent
If you want more of a challenge:
- Extend your arms overhead before you descend
- Hold a light to moderate weight against your chest