Cyclists, especially road cyclists are prone to neck and back niggles due to the position you hold on the bike. Swimming curl up is a great way to strengthen the whole posterior chain from your neck, shoulders, back, glutes and hamstrings.
By strengthening these muscle groups, cyclists can improve their core stability, balance, and overall body control. This can lead to a more efficient pedalling technique, better posture on the bike, and potentially reduced risk of injury. The exercise also enhances coordination and control of the entire body, which are valuable skills for cyclists.
How to:
• Start in a four point kneeling position
• Inhale to prepare, on the exhale engage your core and move the opposite arm and leg out straight
• Hold here for an inhale
• Exhale and curl up bringing your knee to your elbow
• Hold for an inhale
• Exhale, engage your core and stretch the arm and leg back out
• Repeat with other arm and leg
• Reps 6 to 12
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