“On All Fours” Exercises

 

1. “On All Fours” – Arms

ex onallfours arms

Position:

Hands and knees on floor.

Movement:

In the “on all fours” position, tighten the abdominal muscles and flatten the back to maintain a “neutral spine” position. Next, slowly extend one arm in front of the body, hold for a count of ___ seconds*, then return to the starting position. Repeat this movement with the opposite arm. Perform a total of ___ repetitions*.

Repetitions and Sets:

*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.

 

“On All Fours” – Arms and Legs

ex onallfours armsandlegs

Position:

Hands and knees on floor.

Movement:

In the “on all fours” position, tighten the abdominal muscles and flatten the back to maintain a “neutral spine” position. Next, slowly extend one arm in front of the body while simultaneously extending the opposite side leg backwards, hold for a count of ___ seconds*, then return to the starting position. Repeat this movement with the opposite arm and leg. Perform a total of ___ repetitions*.

Repetitions and Sets:

*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.