Sand-Pad Smashing
- Degree of Difficulty 60%
Smash Sand-Pad to the floor
Short Description
- Hold the Sand-Pad above your head.
- Smash the Sand-Pad on the floor.
- Pick up the Sand-Pad and raise it above your head again.
Long Description
- Take the Sand-Pad with both hands and raise it above your head. The whole body should be extended and in one line. For a safe and balanced stand put the feet in a stable position. Fix a point on the floor with your eyes.
- Tense your whole body and mainly the abdominal muscles. Bent your trunk and smash the Sand-Pad on the fixed point on the floor. Try to keep your back in a straight position.
- With bent legs and a straight lower back pick up the Sand-Pad again and raise it above your head.
Tips
Prevent injuries by keeping your back in a straight position and standing stable.
Additional exercise instructions
With the Sand-Pad exercise Smashing athletes can really work off their energy. During the exercise you smash the Sand-Pad on the floor.
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Rotation
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