Roll Up Prep
Introduction
The Roll Up Prep will utilise and strengthen the:
- transverse abdominus muscle which stabilises the spine
- rectus abdominus and obliques which flex the spine
- scapula stabilisers (shoulder blades)
Motions
- Start Position
- Supine (on back)
Neutral spine
Arms shoulder height
Legs together, knees bent
- Step 1
- Inhale: Lift arms to ceiling
- Step 2
- Exhale: Curl upper body, reaching arms towards knees
- Step 3
- Inhale: Reach arms to ceiling
- Step 4
- Exhale: Roll back to start position