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tandem stance forward reach on pillow - beginner Lower Body exercise

Lower Body
beginner

tandem stance forward reach on pillow

stand heel-to-toe on pillow, reach forward with one hand while maintaining balance, return to start position.

Starting position: standing
Joints: hip, knee, head
Muscles: gluteus medius, quadriceps, hip abductors, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius
Equipment: pillow
Goal: balance, stability, proprioception
Type: active, resisted

How it is done

Stand in a heel-to-toe position on a pillow. Reach one hand forward while maintaining balance. Return to the starting position and repeat.

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