Balanced Body The Contrology Cadillac Manual Del Usuario página 16

BREATHING
Set-Up: The rollback bar hooked to the top and the
trapeze bar.
Repetitions: 3 to 5 sets
Goals:
» Strengthens the back connection
» Opens the chest
» Strengthens the seat and lower body connection
» Opens the back
» Increases stamina in the breath
Precautions
» Some shoulder and back injuries
Prerequisites
» Cadillac - Chest Expansion Standing
Starting Position
» Unlock the trapeze bar.
» Stand on the Cadillac facing the side. Place your fingertips on
the cross piece on the rollback bar side and on the crosspiece
of the trapeze bar for measurement. Lock the bar in place.
» Lie down on your back with your head at the edge of the mat
near the rollback bar poles. Place the feet in the trapeze sling,
heels together, toes apart and wrapped to secure the strap.
» Reach back for the rollback bar.
Instructions
» Take a deep inhale and lift the hips off the mat and at the
same time, press the rollback bar down to the waist for the
count of 1.
» Hold the breath and position for a count of 5.
» With a count of 5, exhale and return to the starting position.
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