Stop the micro bend (LIVE LESSON)
STRENGTH BUILDING – Length 20:00 – Items needed:
- Foam roller
- Resistance band These suggested bands come with an anchor
- A low anchor for the resistance band (a pole, a metal bar, a closed heavy door)
- Socks or ballet slippers
If you struggle with bent knees during inverts, and straddle poses, this routine can make a huge different. However, this routine isn’t magic, you can’t do this once and have great lines from now on using this routine 3 times a week for 8 weeks is best.
Tips to help you get the most out of this workout:
- Always watch the related videos listed before doing any workouts or routines. This will insure you’re familiar with each of the exercises used in the routine and allow you to choose any modifications.
- Track your sets and reps. Don’t worry if you can’t do all of the reps I suggest. Instead make sure to write down how many you did do so you can try and do one or two more next time.
- Suitable for beginners.
- May also be used as a warm up.
- Make sure you’ve been cleared by your health professional before starting any exercise programs.
- Always leave a day of rest between workouts when your starting or just getting back into exercise.
- To build strength, use this routine 2-3 times a week for 4-8 weeks.
Click the pink text if you’d like to go directly to any related video used in this routine. The links will provide you with more information about each tutorial, including, it’s description and related videos.
Hi. Should you still do this 3 times a week for maintenance once you feel you have cleaned up your microbend or would you reduce the number of days?
I would reduce it to once a week. If you start to see the bend come back, then add one more.