Saving my Back with Half-Kneeling

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The Benefits of Half-Kneeling

According to AI, the half-kneeling position promotes

1. core stability
2. posture
3. hip mobility,
4. strength.
5. balance and stability
6. range of motion
7. reducing lower back stress by securing the pelvis

The half-kneeling position can serve as a functional training position for fixing muscle imbalance. I have encouraged my clients to challenge balance and coordination by performing common activities such as playing catch, Playing Forward Pass or stacking cups while in the half-kneeling position. I have even helped hippotherapy clients hold this position while riding on a horse!

I have always thought of the half-kneeling position in terms of therapy. However, my search engine indicates that the position is incorporated into gym and athletic training settings. Below is a physical therapist demonstrating a movement repetition using half kneeling switches. It looks beneficial for a variety of settings and purposes.

Half-kneeling for athletes

Forward Pass, also called Zoom ball is super fun to play while in tall or half kneeling…

Make Your Own Bilateral Bat, Two-Handled Pull and Zoom Ball Activities

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Lifting with a straight back…