Exercises > Standing weight shifts - Forward/ Backward
Standing weight shifts - Forward/ Backward
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Goal
Primary:
Prevent falls
Secondary:
Build muscles
Target area
Muscles of the lower legs, hip and trunk
Description
This exercise challenges the muscles of your lower leg and core as you move your body’s center over your base of support from front to back.
How to
- Slowly shift your weight forward toward your toes using both legs equally.
- Return to start position.
- Slowly shift your weight back toward your heel using both legs equally.
- Return to start position.
Repeat.
Repetitions
1x10
Difficulty description
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Repetitions
2x10
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Repetitions
3x10
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Repetitions
4x10
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Repetitions
5x10
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