For a variation of this exercise using poles, see: Knee Poles
USE FOR: Backwards Position – Inwards Position – Rotation – Lack of Movement – Incorrect Pressure
HOW: Place one hand on the back of the other, then place the hands together on the downhill knee, this position is maintained while traversing. Once you start to turn you should begin to bring the hands upwards to around face height while keeping them outstretched. Once the hands are at face height, begin to move them down towards the other knee, which will now be on the downhill side.
WHY: This exercise is great for solving a multitude of problems due to the full range of motion the body goes through while doing it and can be expanded on by changing the start position of the handed from the knees to the lower leg, top of the boots, or even the lower boot.