Scorpion

General and Specifics

• this is a great warm-up exercise

Starting Position

• lay your front on the ground or a mat
• spread the arms to the sides, your body forms a T (the palms are on the floor)
• put the chin to the floor
• the legs are stretched out backwards
• the toes touch the floor

Correct Execution

• lift one leg and guide it above the other one
• try to bring the foot towards the opposite hand
• the upper body and hip turn with the movement
• rest the foot on the floor for a short moment (bottom-height)
• try not to move the arms
• come back to the starting position and repeat several times
• afterwards, repeat with the other side
• you do not have to hold this, it is an active exercise