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core supine march - beginner Trunk exercise
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core supine march

alternating single-leg lift while lying supine with knees bent to engage deep core stabilizers.

Starting position
supine, crook-lying
Joints
hip, lumbar spine
Muscles
hip flexors, rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis
Goal
postural correction, coordination, stability
Type
isotonic concentric, active

How it is done

Lie on the back with arms crossed over the chest. Bend knees around 90° and feet touches the ground. Lift one foot off the floor by 4-5 inches. lower back to floor and lift other foot off the floor. Repeat alternate.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.