intermediate & advanced
Cadillac
A FULLY ILLUSTRATED MANUAL
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basic principles SCAPULAR MOVEMENT & STABILIZATION SCAPULAR MOVEMENT & STABILIZATION PRINCIPLE EXPLAINED
Stabilizing the scapulae (shoulder blades) on the rib cage is extremely important as they serve as an anchor for the arms as well as support the cervical spine. When this is not done, there is a tendency to overwork the muscles around the neck and shoulders. Be aware of scapular stabilization at all times: a) when the spine is neutral and the arms are resting; b) when the spine is flexing or extending; c) when the arms are moving in any direction. Due to the lack of direct bony attachment to the rib cage and spine, the scapulae have a great deal of mobility. In making a greater range of motion available to the arms, the scapulae can glide upward (elevation), downward (depression), inward (retraction) and outward (protraction), can rotate upward or downward, or perform any combination of the above. Through the whole shoulder girdle, a sense of stability, not rigidity, should always be maintained. A sense of width should be maintained across the front and back of the shoulder girdle.
The shoulders should not be allowed to give in to excessive movements. The scapulae should lie flat on the rib cage and glide across it without winging markedly (this refers to the medial border of the scapulae coming away from the rib cage). Keep in mind that the scapulae will react to movements of the arms and thoracic spine. For example, the scapulae will naturally elevate and upwardly rotate during overhead movements and protract during thoracic flexion. Be aware that a neutral placement of the scapulae may be slightly different from a particular individual’s natural resting position. An ideal working alignment must be established for each individual. Scapular stabilization should be part of the initiation of all exercises, and established before the movement of exercise begins. When flexing the torso off the mat from a supine position, scapular stabilization will discourage neck tension and excessive protraction of the scapulae and medial rotation of the humeri. Spinal extension should be initiated with stabilization of the scapulae while reaching the top of the head away from the tailbone. This limits the tendency to over-exaggerate movements and decrease dynamic stability through the whole upper kinetic chain. Throughout this manual, when describing the exercises, we will refer to the scapular stabilizers collectively rather than naming individual muscles. The focus is on serratus anterior, trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapulae and pectoralis minor.
Scapular Elevation & Depression
elevation
depression
Protraction & Retraction position 1
neutral
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protraction
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retraction
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SCAPULAR MOVEMENT & STABILIZATION
2. SCAPULA ISOLATIONS / ELEVATION & DEPRESSION
PRINCIPLE EXERCISES
STARTING POSITION
The following movements demonstrate the principle of scapular movement and stabilization.
Supine, pelvis and spine neutral. Knees flexed, feet abducted hip-distance apart on mat. Arms long, by sides, palms facing down.
1. SCAPULA ISOLATIONS / PROTRACTION & RETRACTION
INHALE
slide shoulders up toward ears, elevating scapulae.
EXHALE
slide shoulders away from ears, lightly pressing palms into mat, depressing scapulae; imagine inferior angle of scapulae being gently pulled down the back and in toward the spine in a V shape. Avoid allowing the shoulders to round forward during depression.
STARTING POSITION 1
Supine, pelvis and spine neutral. Knees flexed, feet abducted hip-distance apart on mat. Arms long, reaching to ceiling, palms facing in. STARTING POSITION 2
Seated, pelvis and spine neutral. Arms reaching out in front of torso, palms facing in. INHALE
protract scapulae, widening between shoulder blades.
EXHALE
bring scapulae back to neutral position, widening across anterior shoulder girdle⁄collarbone.
Repeat 3–5 times. INHALE
retract scapulae, bringing shoulder blades closer together.
EXHALE
bring scapulae back to neutral position, widening across posterior shoulder girdle.
3. ARM SCISSORS STARTING POSITION
Supine, pelvis and spine neutral. Knees flexed, feet abducted hip-distance apart on mat. Arms long, reaching to ceiling, palms facing in. INHALE
to prepare.
EXHALE
reach one arm overhead, other arm down by hip, maintaining abdominal connection, contact between rib cage and mat and sense of stabilizing scapulae.
INHALE
reach both arms to ceiling.
Repeat scissoring arms opposite way.
Repeat 3–5 times. Perform the same movements starting from a seated position with the arms reaching forward.
4. ARM CIRCLES STARTING POSITION
Supine, pelvis and spine neutral. Knees flexed, feet abducted hip-distance apart on mat. Arms resting by sides. INHALE
reach arms toward ceiling and overhead, maintaining abdominal connection and contact between rib cage and mat, as well as the sense of stabilizing scapulae.
EXHALE
circle arms out to sides and around to hips.
Repeat exercise in reverse direction.
Protraction & Retraction position 2
neutral
protraction
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roll-down bar SIDE BEND
INTERMEDIATE
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STARTING POSITION
ESSENCE
Side-lying with head toward push-thru bar. Pelvis and spine neutral. Bottom arm straight, supporting head, palm up. Top arm straight, holding center of roll-down bar. Legs straight, ball of top foot braced against back upright at hip-height, ball of bottom foot braced against front upright.
TARGET MUSCLES: transversus abdominis to compress abdomen and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region; deep pelvic floor to aid in firing transversus; ipsilateral internal and external obliques concentrically to laterally flex spine, eccentrically on return; scapular stabilizers STABILITY:
spine during articulation; pelvis on femurs; scapulae
EXERCISE
MOBILITY:
spinal articulation
INHALE
EXHALE
stabilize pelvis and spine in neutral, lengthen torso along bed and start to laterally flex spine away from bed, bringing bottom arm off bed with torso. stabilize scapulae, flex top elbow and pull elbow into side to recruit resistance of spring and laterally flex spine further. Simultaneously, allow top ankle to dorsiflex and allow top side of pelvis to open slightly.
INHALE
plantar flex top ankle and lengthen top arm, lengthening torso to begin returning to bed.
EXHALE
continue to lengthen torso to bed, returning to starting position.
FOCUS ■
avoid rotation of pelvis and spine during lateral flexion
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stabilize pelvis and spine in neutral
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avoid tension in upper trapezius especially as elbow flexes
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emphasize feeling of lengthening before laterally flexing
Complete 5 repetitions on each side. Side Bend
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1. starting position
2. start to laterally flex
3. flex elbow and laterally flex more
4. lengthen top arm
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MODIFICATIONS 1. PREP.
Omit elbow flexion. Use two breaths to begin lateral flexion.
INHALE
stabilize pelvis and spine in neutral, lengthen torso along bed and start to laterally flex spine away from bed, bringing bottom arm off bed with torso.
EXHALE
lengthen torso to bed and return to starting position.
2. SWITCH LEGS. Full exercise with top foot braced against front upright and bottom foot braced against back upright. Requires more strength from lateral flexors because top side of pelvis cannot open. 3. FLEX AND EXTEND ELBOW THREE TIMES. Maintain lateral flexion of spine. Requires more muscular endurance from lateral flexors.
Modification 2
5. return
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trapeze SPREAD EAGLE NOTE: Trained professional must spot throughout exercise, ensuring secure grip with hands and ensuring feet are secure in trapeze.
INTERMEDIATE
EXHALE
initiate from head and return to neutral with pelvis neutral on femurs and body in one line from feet to shoulders. Then begin to sequentially articulate spine through flexion, and begin to lengthen elbows.
INHALE
continue to articulate spine through flexion to neutral, allowing hips to release into flexion and pelvis to drop back into starting position.
STARTING POSITION
Suspended from horizontals, front of body facing ceiling. Legs straight with ankles resting on top of trapeze, legs laterally rotated with feet hooked around springs. Hands holding horizontals positioned so that when pelvis is pulled up to make one line from shoulders to feet, hands are directly above shoulders. Pelvis dropped toward bed as neutral as possible. Scapulae stabilized. EXERCISE
To prepare, inhale... EXHALE
INHALE
keep legs straight and scapulae stabilized and initiate from tail to sequentially articulate spine through flexion, and extend hips until pelvis is neutral on femurs and body is one line from feet to shoulders. Keep cervical spine long but in slight flexion with eyes looking toward feet. flex elbows only enough to facilitate stabilizing scapulae and extend evenly through spine, leading with thoracic, so sternum lifts toward ceiling.
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Complete 3 – 5 repetitions. ESSENCE TARGET MUSCLES: transversus abdominis to compress abdomen and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region; deep pelvic floor to aid in firing transversus; rectus abdominis and obliques concentrically to flex spine; erector spinae concentrically to extend spine; obliques to prevent overextension of lumbar; gluteus maximus and hamstrings concentrically to extend hips and lift pelvis, eccentrically as pelvis lowers; scapular stabilizers; muscles of forearm to stabilize wrists and hands STABILITY:
spine during articulation; scapulae and arms
MOBILITY:
spinal articulation; pelvis on femurs
SEQUENCING: spinal articulation from tail to head on roll up, head to tail on roll down
Spread Eagle
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1. starting position
2. flex spine from tail
4. extend spine
5. return to one line
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FOCUS ■
engage scapular stabilizers to prevent body from sinking between shoulders (especially lower trapezius and latissimus dorsi in starting position and middle trapezius and rhomboids through neutral)
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start from as neutral a position as possible with spine, do not hold lumbar in flexion and tuck pelvis under
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engage gluteus maximus and hamstrings to support pelvis
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initiate spinal extension by stabilizing scapulae
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maintain support of abdominals in extension to avoid overextending lumbar spine
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flex elbows only enough to facilitate thoracic extension, avoid flexing elbows too much and making focus arm work
MODIFICATION
To prevent overextension of lumbar or cervical spine, use an exhale during extension to help keep support of abdominals and deep neck flexors. 1. REVERSE BREATHING.
3. one line from feet to shoulders
6. roll through flexion
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7. return to starting position
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trapeze WALKOVER Position horizontally sliding bar so that with legs in splits one ankle is resting on sliding bar, opposite ankle is resting on strut across top of uprights. If they are too far apart the foot reaching to strut may miss.
EQUIPMENT SET-UP:
ADVANCED
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EXERCISE INHALE
press down on trapeze and flex other leg to rest ankle on horizontally sliding bar. Maintain support of gluteus maximus and hamstrings to keep pelvis lifted.
EXHALE
flex leg on trapeze and take legs into splits, suspending in splits for a moment, reaching back ankle to strut across top of uprights.
It is important to maintain a good grip on horizontals when attempting this exercise. Use gripper mats to help avoid slipping.
INHALE
reach front ankle to strut across top of uprights, so both ankles are securely resting on top of strut and hips are flexed, torso inverted.
STARTING POSITION
EXHALE
dorsiflex ankles and hook feet around strut, flex knees and bring spine and hips into full extension, with front of body facing bed.
INHALE
initiate from head to flex spine, extending knees and flexing hips, torso inverted, ankles resting on strut.
EXHALE
take legs into splits, suspending in splits for a moment, then reach back ankle to horizontally sliding bar.
INHALE
flex front leg and reach it down to trapeze.
EXHALE
flex other leg and reach it down to bed.
Trained professional must spot throughout exercise, ensuring secure grip with hands and secure placement of feet on bars. NOTE:
NOTE:
Standing on Cadillac, facing trapeze. Supporting leg straight, gesture leg straight with ankle resting on top of trapeze. Both legs laterally rotated. Pelvis and spine neutral, pelvis as square and level as possible. Hands holding horizontals, scapulae stabilized.
Complete one repetition on each side. Walkover
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1. starting position
2. ankle to sliding bar
3. flex leg
6. extend spine
7. flex spine from head
8. legs into splits
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ESSENCE
FOCUS
transversus abdominis to compress abdomen and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region; deep pelvic floor to aid in firing transversus; gluteus maximus and hamstrings concentrically to lift pelvis and extend hips; obliques to prevent overextension in extended position; rectus abdominis and obliques concentrically to flex spine out of extension; latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major to stabilize shoulders as legs walk over; scapular stabilizers; muscles of forearm to stabilize wrists and hands
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do not attempt if shoulders have been injured or are unstable since they will be placed in full extension while supporting weight of body
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maintain support around shoulder girdle and arms to protect wrist, elbow and shoulder joints
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engage gluteus maximus and hamstrings to extend hips and stabilize pelvis and lumbar spine while lifting to inverted position
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work abdominals and spinal extensors equally to stabilize torso in neutral while inverted
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maintain abdominal connection in extension to prevent severe overextension of lumbar spine
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maintain ankles in dorsiflexed position to hold onto strut and support weight of torso in extension
TARGET MUSCLES:
STABILITY: spine during articulation; scapulae and arms; shoulders in extreme range of motion MOBILITY:
spinal articulation; hip flexion and extension
BALANCE:
in inverted position to prevent torso swaying
COORDINATION:
complex sequence of movement with breath
4. legs into splits
5. rest ankles on strut
9. flex front leg
10. ankle on trapeze
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push-thru bar with springs from above SIT-UP COMBO Attach push-thru springs to eyehooks on strut across top of uprights. Swing push-thru bar toward bed and attach springs to eyehooks.
EQUIPMENT SET-UP:
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EXERCISE
To prepare, inhale... EXHALE
initiate from head and sequentially articulate spine through flexion until sacrum area is just off bed, weight back of sit-bones. Simultaneously, flex elbows and stabilize scapulae to recruit support of springs.
INHALE
stay.
NOTE: Trained professional must spot throughout exercise with hand on push-thru bar. Spotter must not lean over bar.
Begin with 2 springs, then with 1 spring, then with 0 springs
INTERMEDIATE
STARTING POSITION
Then...
Supine, with head toward push-thru bar. Pelvis and spine neutral. Positioned so that hands are well below shoulder level when reaching up to hold bar. Legs flexed and adducted, feet flat on bed. Arms straight holding bar, palms facing in.
EXHALE
roll lumbar and lower thoracic onto bed through imprint; maintain upper torso flexed off bed.
INHALE
initiate by sliding rib cage toward pelvis and roll up until sacrum area is just off bed, weight back of sit-bones.
Complete 5– 10 repetitions.
Sit-Up Combo
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1. starting position
2. flex off bed
3. roll lumbar onto bed
4. flex off bed
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hanging from horizontals BEATS
ADVANCED
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STARTING POSITION
EXERCISE
Hanging from horizontal across top of Cadillac, front of body facing Cadillac. Hands holding horizontals shoulder-distance apart (use gripper mats to prevent slipping). Scapulae stabilized. Spine in slight extension, but well stabilized. Legs straight, adducted and slightly laterally rotated, hips extended so thighs are not resting against edge of bed.
INHALE
for four counts, opening and closing legs with ankles plantar flexed, emphasizing adduction.
EXHALE
for four counts, opening and closing legs with ankles dorsiflexed, emphasizing adduction.
Complete 4 sets.
Beats
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1. starting position
2. slightly open legs
3. close legs
4. slightly open legs, dorsiflexed
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5. close legs, dorsiflexed
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arm springs standing BUTTERFLY
INTERMEDIATE
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STARTING POSITION
FOCUS
Standing, facing away from vertically sliding bar. Pelvis and spine neutral, with whole body leaning away from Cadillac. Feet hip-distance apart, legs straight. Arms long and abducted just lower than shoulder level, with hands holding handles and palms facing forward, wrists and fingers long. Scapulae stabilized.
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stabilize scapulae and arms so arms remain constant in relationship to torso
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isolate movement to lateral flexion of torso
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maintain neutral alignment through torso and pelvis in lean
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take torso forward into lean by allowing ankle joint to dorsiflex; avoid flexing hips
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keep shoulder girdle open and scapulae stabilized
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maintain neutral pelvis using gluteus maximus, hamstrings and abdominals
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engage hip abductors to prevent pelvis shifting laterally during sidebend
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lengthen spine before sidebending to avoid crunching vertebrae
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maintain equal pressure with both hands into handles so torso does not rotate
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keep spine neutral in sagittal plane, avoid extension
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keep wrists as long as possible without ‘breaking’
EXERCISE
To prepare, inhale... EXHALE
INHALE
maintain pelvis and torso facing squarely forward, and pelvis still in space. Keep equal pressure with both hands into handles and laterally flex spine to one side, keeping arms in same relationship to torso. return spine to vertical.
Complete 3 repetitions on each side, alternating. ESSENCE
transversus abdominis to compress abdomen and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region; deep pelvic floor to aid in firing transversus; rectus abdominis, obliques and erector spinae to stabilize torso; abdominals challenged by resistance from behind; gluteus maximus, hamstrings and abdominals to stabilize pelvis; ipsilateral internal and external obliques concentrically to laterally flex spine; anterior deltoid and pectoralis major isometrically to maintain arm position against resistance from behind; deltoids to maintain height of humeri; scapular stabilizers, especially serratus anterior challenged by resistance from behind TARGET MUSCLES:
STABILITY:
spine during articulation; pelvis on femurs; scapulae
MOBILITY:
spine into lateral flexion
MODIFICATIONS
Once torso is in laterally flexed position, abduct top arm and adduct bottom arm, increasing range of motion at shoulder joint. Return arms directly out to sides before returning torso to vertical. 1. CONTINUE MOVEMENT WITH ARMS.
2. KNEELING ON CADILLAC BED. Maintain neutral and vertical position. To focus stabilization at hip joints rather than throughout legs as in standing version.
Place one foot slightly forward of the other and flex front leg. Maintain one line from back heel to top of head. To help stabilize torso and balance in lean position. 3. LUNGE POSITION.
Butterfly
1. starting position
2. laterally flex
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3. return
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FOCUS
MODIFICATION
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actively use abdominals to peel spine off bed instead of relying only on straps
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avoid hinging at hips when lifting pelvis off bed
Forward...
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roll only as far as upper thoracic spine, not onto cervical spine
To prepare, inhale...
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keep torso in place as heels pull toward sit-bones or as knees extend
EXHALE
roll up with legs straight and parallel.
INHALE
laterally rotate legs, flex knees and dorsiflex ankles.
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articulate sequentially, so each vertebra peels off bed separately on roll up and each makes contact separately on roll down
EXHALE
keep heels close to seat and roll down.
INHALE
extend knees.
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avoid rounding shoulders and tensing neck during roll up or roll down
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strongly connect inner thighs and hip extensors to stabilize hip joints during articulation when legs are long
INHALE
flex knees.
EXHALE
roll up with knees flexed, heels toward seat.
engage transversus abdominis to avoid ‘popping’ abdominals
INHALE
extend knees and reach feet to ceiling.
EXHALE
roll down with legs straight and parallel.
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1. ON FOUR BREATHS.
Reverse...
Short Spine – Reverse
1. starting position
2. flex knees
3. roll up
4. extend legs to ceiling
5. no hinge at hips
6. down to sacrum
7. rotate legs laterally
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intermediate & advanced CADILLAC LEGEND:
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= advanced level
ROLL-DOWN BAR
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PUSH-THRU BAR SPRINGS FROM BELOW
NECK PULL
3 TO 5 REPS
ROLL-DOWN WITH BACK EXTENSION
3 REPS
TWIST WITH PULSES
3 REPS
PORT DE BRAS SIDE BEND
PREP
3 REPS
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MONKEY
3 TO 5 REPS
GUILLOTINE
3 TO 5 REPS
PREP
HIP OPENER
5 REPS
TEASER SERIES
12345
5 TO 10 REPS
5 REPS
PREP
TWIST AROUND THE WORLD
3 REPS
THIGH STRETCH
5 REPS
12
AIRPLANE
3 TO 5 REPS
ARM SPRINGS
▲ ▲ ■
BACK ROWING
5 REPS
12
FRONT ROWING
12345
FLYING EAGLE WITH LEG SPRINGS
5 REPS 3 TO 5 REPS
ROLL-DOWN BAR STANDING
▲
TRICEPS LUNGE
10 REPS
TRAPEZE
▲ ▲ ▲ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
BALLET STRETCHES STANDING SPREAD EAGLE
1 REP 3 TO 5 REPS
PULL UP
3 TO 5 REPS
REVERSE PULL UP
3 TO 5 REPS
WALKOVER
1 REP
SCISSORS IN AIR
3 TO 5 REPS
BICYCLE IN AIR
3 TO 5 REPS
TUCK INTO FLEXION & EXTENSION
1 REP
PUSH-THRU BAR SPRINGS FROM ABOVE
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ■ ■ ■
SIT-UP COMBO TEASER SERIES
5 TO 10 REPS 12345
PUSH-THRU WITH FEET PREP 1 2 3
5 TO 10 REPS 3 REPS
CAT
3 TO 5 REPS
PUSH-THRU ON STOMACH
3 TO 5 REPS
MERMAID WITH ROTATION
2 REP
SIDE BODY TWIST
3 TO 5 REPS
PUSH-THRU ON BACK WITH BACK EXTENSION
3 TO 5 REPS
BRIDGE
12
3 REPS
HANGING FROM UPRIGHTS
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SPREAD EAGLE
ARM SPRINGS STANDING
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
SIDE TWIST STANDING REVERSE EXPANSION
5 REPS 12345
OFFERING
4 REPS 5 REPS
HUG A TREE
5 TO 10 REPS
BUTTERFLY
3 REPS
PUNCHES
8 TO 10 REPS
FENCER LUNGES
PREP 1 2
SQUATS
5 REPS 5 REPS
LEG SPRINGS
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BEATS
4 SETS
SHORT SPINE
3 REPS
LONG SPINE
3 REPS
MAGICIAN CIRCLES
10 REPS
MAGICIAN BEATS
4 SETS
MAGICIAN WALKS
4 SETS
LEG SPRINGS SIDE-LYING
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
SCISSORS OVALS
8 TO 10 REPS 5 TO 10 REPS
12
SIDE KICK STRETCH
3 REPS
DEVELOPÉ
3 TO 5 REPS
ROND DE JAMBE
3 TO 5 REPS
3 TO 5 REPS
FUZZY HANGING STRAPS HANGING FROM HORIZONTALS
■ ■ ■ ■
KNEE RAISES
5 TO 10 REPS
KNEE RAISES WITH OBLIQUES
5 TO 10 REPS
CIRCLES
5 TO 10 REPS
BEATS
4 SETS
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
BALLET STRETCHES SPREAD EAGLE ABDOMINAL CURLS HALF HANG FULL HANG
1 REP 3 TO 5 REPS 10 REPS 1 REP
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1 REP
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