The Side Star on BOSU is a variation to the regular Side Star, a sideways planking exercise.
HOW TO…
- Position yourself in a Side Plank on BOSU to start.
- Now raise your right arm until it is pointing up (completely vertical). At the same time, lift your right leg until your foot is at about the same height as your shoulder.
- Hold for 3 seconds and then slowly return to the starting position.
- Switch to your left side.
Progression: Perform the Side Star on BOSU 10 times on each side. Hold the star position for 3 seconds each time.
Variation: Too difficult? Start the exercise with your arm first without the leg raise. Then add the leg, but increase the lift of the leg gradually. Raise the leg only a little bit at first to get familiar with the exercise. It also helps to not inflate the BOSU too much.
Goal: Try to keep the Side Star on BOSU position for up to 30 seconds before returning to the side plank position.