Purpose: This exercise will help skaters target deep core with resistance for an added challenge. Skaters should maintain control throughout the movement as their arms and legs come back to the dead bug position. Try adding this into a core rotation, doing 15 on each side or add to a timed workout.
Focus: core strength, stability, coordination, trunk control, pelvic floor.
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