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This might be my favorite way to transition into and out of side plank (vasisthasana)! We generally enter side plank by rotating into it from plank pose or by lowering down into it from something like a lunge (from high lunge, place one hand down inside the front foot (twisting high lunge) and then step the front leg back to stack up for side plank – know what I mean? 😀) But here, we get to find side plank by lifting up from the floor, which involves some nice shoulder abduction work and some d

Lateral Step-Up w/ Explosive Knee Drive This explosive movement works major leg muscles like the quads, glutes, and hamstrings, enhancing their ability to generate quick bursts of power. This can benefit activities like jumping, sprinting, and changing directions quickly. Give these lateral step-ups with a knee drive a try, and watch your athleticism soar to the next level! #ezvertjumpprogram #ezvertjump #basketball #dunk #trackandfield #nbaplayoffs #verticaljump #workout #training | EZ Vert Jum

The lateral step up is in this week’s A Friendly Nudge. Every week there’s a cooking video, but there’s also 12-14 exercises that focus on building and improving strength, balance and mobility. There’s a link in the linktree in my profile. #afriendlynudge #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks #lateralstepups | Jim Brown