The cross tuck on BOSU is a great exercise. The extra height provided by the BOSU ball helps to prevent your knees touching the floor. At the same time, the imbalance of the upside down BOSU ball makes this a rather challenging exercise!
HOW TO…
- Position yourself in a High Plank on the BOSU trainer. The BOSU is used upside down in this case, like it was in the Mountain Climber on BOSU.
- Lift your left leg and pull up your left knee. Move the left knee under your body while you pull it up higher.
- Use your core muscles together with your arms and right foot to keep your balance. Try to rotate your left foot as little as possible, and try to keep your shoulders as level as possible. This will help with the balance.
- This is the plank cross tuck on BOSU. Slowly move your left leg back to the starting position and place it on the floor.
- Repeat switching the leg pull-ups with alternating legs.
Note: Although not required, a yoga mat can help to prevent slipping with your feet.
Progression: Perform the Plank Cross Tuck on BOSU 10 times on each side.
Variation: Too difficult? Make sure you can do the cross tuck movement without a BOSU trainer first. When ready, add the BOSU. Limit the leg movement. Start with just a lift and pull before moving it under the body.