Lateral Step Bosu Slam - Movement of the Week

This week's movement of the week is a familiar one, yahoo!! We are going to leverage how we push off with our feet in combination with contracting the opposite side to slam the ball!

Although this movement has us being quite athletic due to the Bosu ball, it is still a basic movement. You will step onto the Bosu ball and allow it to 'push' you into your lateral step slam.
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Here's the key - as you step on the bosu ball, let's say with your left foot, you will need to lengthen the right side of your body. Now, as you come off of the Bosu by pushing with your left foot, you will contract the right side of your body as you slam the ball into the floor & FOLLOW THROUGH!!

Lateral Step Bosu Slam - Movement of the Week Explainer by Paige Wilcox

You've got this.  Use your fundamentals......

1. Strong Footwork, - connected to the floor.
2. Elevation - create space from your ribs to your hips, turning those abdominals on. 
3. Maintain Posture - create tension through your midback and lats, allowing you to slam the ball effectively.  

Doing these 3 things will allow you to be extremely athletic & train all the important muscles to fire together, keeping unwanted stress from your neck, shoulders, spine, knees, ankles, and feet!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy!

Here's your checklist:

1. Strong unilateral stance, elevated, with tension in the midback
2. Hinging with Subtle Rotation of Front Foot
3. As you step onto the Bosu, lengthen the opposite side
4. In one fluid motion, drive off the Bosu & slam the ball over the front foot
5. Finish in a STRONG, ATHLETIC POSITION (Just the way you started the movement)

Happy training!

Wilcox Wellness & Fitness

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