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Goal of the exercise:
- Stretching the trunk
- Straightening and mobilization of the spine
- Centration of the shoulder joints
Exercising according to Klapp’s method - walking on knees
Default position
- Kneel down, slightly spread your legs, and keep the correct posture
- Stretch your arms up horizontally
- Direct your palms forwards
Phase 1
- Bend your trunk horizontally
- Stretch your head as far as possible
- Make sure your head is straight
- Stretch up your arms to the level of your shoulders
Phase 2
- Step forward with your left knee
- Move your arm fast down alongside your body, and at the same time move your body horizontaly to the left and down
Phase 3
- Do the same with the other side, keep in mind that the movement will start from your right knee
- Repeat the whole exercise
Common mistakes
- Lifting up your shoulders
- Insufficient bow
- Losing the trunk line
- Bending your head back and forth
- Joining knees together
How often to exercise
- You can exercise daily
- At first don’t exercise as much, later you can add on
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