Assisted Rolling Upper Body - Prone to Supine
This is a starting point in executing a prone to supine upper body rolling pattern when technique is compromised in a full roll. The pad aids to assist the rolling pattern by developing a downhill roll, minimizes the range of motion and helps to disassociate the lower body.
- Starting Position:
- Prone
Set-up: Place pads/cushions on the ground and lie on your stomach with half your body on the pads/cusions elevating you towards the side you will be rolling. Your arms should be overhead, feet hip-width apart. Completely relax the body from the waist up through the arms.
Action: Extend the arm out to the side, lift the hand and arm, reaching up and over your back following the hand with the eyes and head while rolling back to the starting position. Again, the lower extremity remains relaxed on the floor until the upper body simply pulls it over as you return to start position on your back.
