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Snap-Down to Athletic Stance

Snap-Down to Athletic Stance: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Rise tall, then rapidly lower into an athletic stance with hips back, knees aligned over the feet, and weight balanced.

Body region
Balance
Position
Standing
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Motor Control

Used in home programs for

  • Balance Impairment / Fall Risk

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