Straightening the Knees while Leaning on the Forearms

Listed by the publisher as “sharon 041304”

This lesson explores the relationship between the legs, pelvis, and spine by straightening the legs from various seated and reclining positions. Participants practice folding the torso toward the knees and rolling along the back to clarify how the hamstrings and lower back coordinate for greater leg extension.

SittingLying On BackLying On SideOtherHamstringsLower BackLeg StraighteningPelvic MobilitySpinal FlexionMotif: Hand Holding FootFlexion/Extension: Strongly FlexionRotation: MinorSide bending: NoneCross-lateral: Moderate