Short Box – Climb a Tree

Starting position

Sit on short box, one foot under strap, other leg extended long, holding behind thigh, spine tall. facing the footbar

Instructions

Walk the hands up the extended leg toward the ankle to lengthen. Exhale to roll back, walking hands down the leg with control until arms are long or low back approaches the box. Inhale to pause. Exhale to nod chin and walk back up to seated

Teaching cues

• Keep pelvis level throughout

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