Mat: Double Leg Stretch

Question 1

Double Leg Stretch: Repetitions

Answer 1

5-10 sets

Question 2

Double Leg Stretch: Concept

Answer 2

• Empty the air out of the lungs when knees are pulled to chest
• Strengthen and challenge abdominals
• Stretch hips and shoulders

Question 3

Double Leg Stretch: Start Position

Answer 3

• Empty the air out of the lungs when knees are pulled to chest
• Strengthen and challenge abdominals
• Stretch hips and shoulders

Question 4

Double Leg Stretch: Movement

Answer 4

• Inhale, extend arms by ears and legs forward to 45 degrees
• Circle arms around
• Exhale, bend knees, grab shins and pull legs completely into chest, emptying the lungs
• Repeat 5-10 sets

Question 5

Double Leg Stretch: Train Your Eye

Answer 5

• Head and shoulders maintain lift when arms and legs extend
• Abdominals stay in as arms and legs extend
• Arm circle stays in peripheral vision
• Legs extend straight and tight together

Question 6

Double Leg Stretch: Simplify

Answer 6

• Execute only the arm or the leg action
• Rest head and lift legs higher to ceiling
• Bring arms and legs more proximal to Powerhouse when reaching out

Question 7

Double Leg Stretch: Directions of Movement

Answer 7

Shoulder: flexion, circumduction
Hip: flexion, external rotation
Spine: flexion