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Standing weight shifts - Forward/ Backward

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Goal
Primary: Prevent falls
Secondary: Build muscles
Target area

Muscles of the lower legs, hip and trunk

Description

This exercise challenges the muscles of your lower leg and core as you move your body’s center over your base of support from front to back.

Video
How to
  1. Slowly shift your weight forward toward your toes using both legs equally.
  2. Return to start position.
  3. Slowly shift your weight back toward your heel using both legs equally.
  4. Return to start position.

Repeat.

Repetitions

1x10

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2x10

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3x10

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4x10

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5x10

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