5+ Balance Pad Exercises EVERYONE Should Be Doing
Enhancing your balance with a balance pad offers numerous benefits for daily activities such as walking, as well as enhancing stability-demanding exercises like squats. Below, I’ll demonstrate several effective balance pad exercises. You can find the balance pad I’m using in the video above, linked below.
- Gentle Shifts: For beginners or those seeking better balance, start with gentle shifts left and right, feeling the balance transition between your feet.
- Staggered Stance: Progress to a slightly staggered stance, maintaining balance on the pad. Focus on keeping your hands by your sides.
- Full Heel-To-Toe: Challenge yourself with a full heel-to-toe stance. This position is very difficult and should be done with caution on a balance pad, with your hands near an item in case you need to grab onto.
- Marches: Elevate the difficulty by incorporating marches. Lift your feet slightly off the pad, moving them side to side. Advance by attempting brief holds for a few seconds in highest leg lifted position.
- Single Leg RDL (Romanian Deadlift): A more advanced exercise, the single-leg RDL entails reaching towards the ground while balancing on one leg. Keep your back straight and maintain stability throughout the movement.
- Forward Reaching RDL: Modify the single-leg RDL by reaching forward. This variation provides a different challenge to stability while maintaining proper footing on the pad.
Remember, all these exercises can be performed without a balance pad, but incorporating one adds an extra layer of difficulty and enhances proprioception. Start with the variations that suit your current level, and gradually progress as you improve your balance and stability.
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