Chest to Floor at Astride
- Sit in astride sit
- Shoulders over hips, chest up, knees straight, legs turned out and toes pointed
- Take chest toward the floor stretching body as far as you can to flatten your back
- Touch your little toes (or as far down your legs as you can reach). Keep fingers together
- Keep arms straight
- Keep both knees straight
- Both legs need to be turned out – ensure that your legs don’t roll in or that your feet sickle
- Ensure shoulders
are pulled back and that neck is lengthened
Tip of the week
Kicks Kicks must be executed by raising and lowering the working leg with control. The body must remain
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HEIDI BOARDMAN PERFORMING ART GALLERY
Photography: Heidi Boardman
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