On hands and knees, the client extends one arm forward and the opposite leg back, then returns. Strengthens the core and trains stability through the trunk.

Verbal Cues

• “Reach the opposite arm and leg out long”
• “Keep your back flat, like a tabletop”
• “Pause, then bring them back under you slowly”

What to Watch For

• Watch for twisting or the lower back sagging
• Head stays in line with the back, not lifting or dropping