Lesson Level : 9
Sideways Backwards
lesson

The Lesson

Demonstrate one sideways-monkey movement to the left and one movement to the right, repeating five times without stopping.
Every time you move sideways and extend your leg straight, you must keep that leg off the ground.
Now you must pivot on the inside leg and twist your body away from the extended leg while maintaining it off the ground.
Turn back to facing sideways and repeat the twist three times.

Repeat once.

Your hips must stay below your head and your leading leg must be straight while in the air.

Try to keep your chest up and hands flat on the ground.

This is to demonstrate a good movement ability and control in a low-gait position while keeping the TFL Muscle group contracted and twisting.

Example.

  • Start in a crouch position.
  • Place your left hand in front of your right foot.
  • Place the right hand far out to the right of you so you are leaning on your right side.
  • Jump both feet up in the air and drop the left foot past the left hand position.
  • The right leg should extend straight out to the right and cover as much distance as possible - while staying off the ground.
  • Now pivot on the left foot to the left, away from the right foot.
  • Pivot back to the original position and repeat.
  • Push with both hands and return back to crouched position.

Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
sides.
You must complete and demonstrate on Left then Right Sides
Details
Both sides must be performed.
repetitions.
You must complete 3 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Three repetitions twisting away from the extended leg.
repetitions.
You must complete 5 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Repeat on each side five times. (10 in total. 30 twists in total)
hands.
The hands must be Flat hands
Details
The hands should be in a flat position, with the full palm touching. No steepled fingers or thumb tucked behind, raising the palm.
orientation.
Your orientation must be Finish turned 90 degrees
Details
Start and finish facing sideways. Twist away from the foot each time.