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Gymnastics: Bridge against apparatus (feet high, hands low)

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Start with back lying on mat with bum up against low apparatus and feet flat on the apparatus.

Hands by ears, elbows high.

To Bridge: Press from hands to straight arms.

Lift tummy high and straighten legs.

To Exit: Lower body slowly to start position.

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Bridge | Key 2 content balance

Bridge:

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keep your back in a neutral position - not overly arched but not pressed into the floor.

Contract your abdominal muscles and raise your hips off the floor. Align them with your knees and shoulders and hold for three deep breaths.

Return to the start position and repeat.

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Shoulder Balance.(Method Three):

  • From the long sit position rock back on to the shoulders keeping the arms extended above the head.

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    Stop and hold game:

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    Shoulder balance.(Method One) | Key 2 content balance

    Shoulder balance.(Method One):

  • Start in long sit position. Dish rock pushing hips high above the shoulders and catch hips with hands to create a base for the balance.
  • Keep body straight and high.
  • Exit to long sit position.

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