Sets: 2-3

Reps: 10 (5 each side)

• Place a dumbbell to one side (hip level) and get into the bear crawl hold position. Lift the knees 2 inches above the floor and push the floor away with the palms.

• Practice inner range breathing here: Inhale and allow the ribcage to gently expand to prep for the movement.

• Exhale and draw in your core as you reach across and under your body. Pull the dumbbell towards the opposite side.

• Inhale and reset once the palm is back down.

• Exhale and repeat to the opposite side.

• This is an anti-rotation exercise - aim to keep the spine in neutral and keep the body as still as possible, even as you unweight.

Modifications:

• Lower out of the bear crawl position after each rep and build up reps as tolerated.

• Use a lighter weight or none at all. Mimic the movement and build up to some resistance.

• If this hurts your wrists, try rolling a towel roll under your palms.