Seated Open Compression Lift
Optional Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Setup
Sit on the floor with your legs spread wide in a straddle position. Place two yoga blocks (or books of similar height) on the floor, one between your legs and one or both just outside your hips to support your hands.
Movement Instructions
Positioning: Sit tall with your chest up and core engaged. Ensure your hands are positioned securely on the blocks for leverage.
Engagement: Point your toes and maintain active engagement through your quadriceps and hip flexors.
The Lift: Simultaneously attempt to lift both legs off the ground while keeping your torso upright and stable. Avoid leaning too far back.
Control: Hold the lifted position for a second while focusing on deep hip flexor contraction before slowly lowering your legs back to the mat with control.
Repeat: Continue the repetitions without resting your legs completely on the floor between lifts if possible.