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Alternating Arm/Leg Lift in Prone
- Lie on stomach with pillow under hips
- Straighten both arms overhead
- Slowly lift arm and opposite leg
- Return to starting position
- Repeat with opposite side
Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Pelvic Bridging
- Lie on your back with knees bent to 90 degrees
- Squeeze your buttocks muscles lightly, then lift hips off floor about 5 inches
- Do not tilt pelvis forward or backwards throughout exercise
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Abdominal Draw In -- Straight Leg Raise
- Lie on back with head supported and one leg straight
- Draw belly button toward spine, tightening stomach muscles
- Slowly raise straight leg up toward ceiling about 6 inches
- Do not arch back
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Abdominal Draw In -- Bent Knee Raise
- Lie on back with head supported and knees bent
- Draw belly button toward spine, tightening stomach muscles
- Lift one foot off surface 6 inches, then alternate to other side
- Do not arch back during motion
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Bridging with Leg Extension
- Lie on back with head supported and knees bent
- Draw belly button toward spine, tightening stomach muscles
- Raise hips off of surface
- Extend one knee while keeping hips raised and pelvis level
Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Reps: 10
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s