Chest Lift with Rotation

1. Inhale prepare and exhale to bring yourself into your Chest Lift Position. Inhale hold, breathing through the ribs.

2. Exhale and rotate to the right. Thinking of lifting your left rib up and across to your right hip. Focus your eyes on the outside of the knee.

3. Inhale back to center, and repeat lifting up and across to the left side.

4. Move your head, shoulders, and chest as one unit. Think of making an arc with your midsection, rather than a side bend. Do your best to keep your pelvis stable.

Contraindictions:
Disc Herniation
Lateral Flexion
Stenosis

Precautions:
ALS
Glaucoma
Lower Extremity
Miscellaneous

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Chest Lift with Rotation