Single-leg balance exercise with arm workout | Ohio State Medical Center
Health and fitness specialists from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center share exercises to improve your balance.
Do not perform this exercise if painful or not recommended by your doctor.
Single leg balance exercise, with opposite foot reaches:
Mark two spots on the floor, one in front of you and one to the side. While standing on one foot, slightly bend standing foot and reach the opposite foot out in front and then to the side. Touch the two identified spots. Repeat this ten times on each leg.
Single leg balance exercise, with arm reach:
Place a box or chair about a foot or two in front of you. While standing on one leg, bend your standing leg. Reach forward until your hands tap the box. The foot you're not standing on should extend back slightly, making sure the knee of your standing leg stays in line with your toe. Repeat this 10 times on each foot.
Single leg balance exercise, with lateral arm lift:
While standing on one foot, lift both arms to your sides until they're shoulder height. For more of a challenge, use weights. Repeat this 10 times on each foot.
Single leg balance exercise, with alternating uppercuts:
While standing on one foot, lift one arm at a time so that your hand reaches toward the opposite shoulder. For more of a challenge, use weights. Repeat this ten times on each foot.
Single leg balance, with overhead wall reach:
Stand with your back to a wall, holding a medicine ball or weight. While standing on one foot, start with your arms down and slowly reach them above your head, gently tapping the ball on the wall behind you. Repeat this 10 times on each foot.
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Health and fitness specialists from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center share exercises to improve your balance.
Do not perform this exercise if painful or not recommended by your doctor.
Single leg balance exercise, with opposite foot reaches:
Mark two spots on the floor, one in front of you and one to the side. While standing on one foot, slightly bend standing foot and reach the opposite foot out in front and then to the side. Touch the two identified spots. Repeat this ten times on each leg.
Single leg balance exercise, with arm reach:
Place a box or chair about a foot or two in front of you. While standing on one leg, bend your standing leg. Reach forward until your hands tap the box. The foot you’re not standing on should extend back slightly, making sure the knee of your standing leg stays in line with your toe. Repeat this 10 times on each foot.
Single leg balance exercise, with lateral arm lift:
While standing on one foot, lift both arms to your sides until they’re shoulder height. For more of a challenge, use weights. Repeat this 10 times on each foot.
Single leg balance exercise, with alternating uppercuts:
While standing on one foot, lift one arm at a time so that your hand reaches toward the opposite shoulder. For more of a challenge, use weights. Repeat this ten times on each foot.
Single leg balance, with overhead wall reach:
Stand with your back to a wall, holding a medicine ball or weight. While standing on one foot, start with your arms down and slowly reach them above your head, gently tapping the ball on the wall behind you. Repeat this 10 times on each foot.
Learn more about health and fitness at Ohio State: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/health-and-fitness
Visit The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/osumedicalcenter
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OSUWexnerMedicalCenter/
Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/osuwexmed
Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/osuwexmed
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ohio-state-university-wexner-medical-center
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