Basic Stork Exercise

Basic Stork Exercise

 

Stork: standing single leg raise, beginners level.

In a doorway, stand on one leg, tuck raised foot behind the standing leg ankle.

Hold and time yourself for a count of seconds as long as possible.

Increase as ability progresses. Repeat for other leg; compare results.

 

 

Basic Stork with Elevation

Basic Stork with Elevation

 

 

Basic Stork with Elevation:

Add heel raises while standing on one foot, 10-25 reps.

 

 

 

Stork with Balance Sticks

Stork with Balance Sticks

 

Stork with Balance Sticks: If needed, use sticks to achieve initial balance.

 

 

 

 

 

Wobble Board with Extensions

Wobble Board with Extensions

 

Wobble Board with Leg Extensions:

Stand on one leg on wobble board; move other leg forward, to side, to rear.

 

 

 

 

Balance Beam CU

Balance Beam CU

 

 

Balance exercises using a 4×4 beam.

 

 

 

 

Dynamic Leg Raise

Dynamic Leg Raise

 

 

Leg raises for balance and strength.

 

 

 

 

Lunging exercises

Lunging exercises

 

 

Lunging exercises provide balance and strength.