Stand in front of a wall with your feet together, then lean over, crossing your arms above your head, and push
your upper back against the wall.
Not exact matches
With your
back against a
wall, lower yourself so your
upper legs are parallel with the floor and your knees are bent at a 90 - degree angle.
Have your client stand
against a
wall with the lower
back flat to the
wall and elbows bent with the
upper arm parallel to the floor (palms facing the floor).
Chin tucks: Start with your
back against a
wall and your feet a few inches forward so your
upper and lower
back are completely flat
against the
wall.
The name of the game in Viparita Karani is to end up with the legs resting comfortably
against the
wall, the pelvis and lower
back fully supported by the blankets or bolster, and the
upper body nestling quietly into the floor.
Comparing Swiss ball exercises, Marshall et al. (2010) assessed rectus abdominis muscle activity during the plank with arms on the Swiss ball, single - leg hip hyperextension from the push up position with legs on the Swiss ball, single - leg squat
against a
wall on a Swiss ball, Swiss ball roll outs, and Swiss ball full body rolls from a supine bent leg start position with the
upper back on the ball, and rotating 90 degrees until the shoulder and
upper arm rests on the ball.
It is crucial throughout this entire movement that your
upper arms, forearms and entire
back remain flat
against the
wall.