Raising and lowering the upper body in lateral position (left)

Partner work

1 trainee & 1 helper ► Note change of position
(= double the time required; for lesson planner see Organisation Kraft: Info button Execution)

Trainee: Lying on the side (left) on the narrow side of the Swedish box (hips resting on the top of the box), arms crossed on the chest, upper body raised and lowered.
Partner: Holds the legs of the active participant.

Attention:
Always listen to/respond to the partner (safety). Body forms a line (no bend in the hips).

Lighten:
Arms at the side of the body

Harden:
Arms bent next to the head or even held high; additional weight (hold on to the chest).

1 vaulting box

1 weight vest/weight disc/dumbbell/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)