Alternating Standing Side Knee Ballerina Drive
Work your core and improve balance with this fun, ballet-inspired exercise! Tone your obliques and legs with each rep.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Standing Ballerina Alternate Side Knee Drive
1. Starting Position:
- Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Raise both arms overhead, reaching for the ceiling with your fingers.
2. Initiate the Movement:
- As you balance on your right leg, lift your left knee towards your chest.
- Simultaneously, bend your body slightly to the right, creating an arc with your left arm reaching over your head.
3. Alternate Side:
- Lower your left leg back down to the starting position.
- Return to an upright position.
- Repeat the movement on the opposite side: lift your right knee while bending your body to the left, and reach your right arm over your head.
4. Repetitions:
- Continue alternating sides for 10-15 repetitions on each leg.
5. Tips:
- Keep your movements controlled and maintain your balance.
- Focus on engaging your core muscles for stability.
- If you find it difficult to balance, you can use a chair or wall for support until you gain confidence.