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Piriformis
crunch
The piriformis
crunch is one of my favorite floor exercises. Similar to the piriformis
stretch, the big difference is the rocking motion instead of a pause
at the end of flexion. Not only does this stretch the lateral rotators
of the hip (the piriformis being one of them) but also strengthens
the abdominal by rotation of the pelvis. A great pre-ride warm-up.
It will help prepare the lower body and torso for flexion, extension
and rotational forces.
| The
Details |
| 1. |
Lying
supine (flat on back) clasp hands behind head. |
| 2. |
Rest
left foot on bent right knee. |
| 3. |
Drive
right leg up slightly lifting pelvis off floor.
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| 4. |
Lower
right foot to floor and repeat. |
| 5. |
When
finished switch legs. |
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| BEGINNERS
NOTE |
| You
might want to try the piriformis
stretch before you attempt this one. |
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Lower
Body Excercises |
Upper-body
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Torso
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