a)
Beginner
Performed
correctly:
1. Form a
plank position with your elbows and your feet keeping your body
parallel
to the floor.
2.
Keeping your trunk tight and parallel lift up one elbow and rotate your trunk
and
shoulders.
3. Hold
for a count of 2 and then return to the starting position and repeat with
the other
arm.
4. Repeat
for 12 - 16 repetitions.
(b)
Advanced
Performed
correctly:
Once you
have mastered (a), do this exercise with light dumbells in each hand.
Do the
same steps as above, except you will be starting start from a ‘pushup’
position.
Note:
This is an excellent exercise which will really strengthen your core.
However
to get maximum benefit, you must attempt to stabilise your entire body
during
the movements of this exercise.