Hip and Shoulder Coordination: The Toe Hook

Listed by the publisher as “podcast – Page 6 – kinesophics”

This lesson explores the mobility of the hip joints by using a light finger-to-toe hook. Participants practice folding and unfolding the leg while seated and lying down, specifically guiding the knee to pass inside and outside the elbow to transition between cross-legged and side-sitting positions.

SittingLying On BackLying On SideStandingHip MobilitySpinal FlexibilitySitting VariationsCoordinationWeight ShiftingMotif: Hand Holding FootEquipment: Cushion (Optional)Flexion/Extension: Flexion LeaningRotation: ModerateSide bending: ModerateCross-lateral: Minor