Kneeling Mermaid (Chair)
Intermediate (5/10)Wunda Chair
Position: KneelingEnergy: 4/10~60s
Cueing
Kneel beside chair; place one hand on pedal; reach over while pressing pedal down; keep hips square.
Anatomy & Muscles
PrimarySecondary
Primary Muscles
Rectus AbdominisExternal Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Internal ObliquesTransverse AbdominisSternocleidomastoid
Regressions
Small range; perform seated; use heavier springs.
Progressions
Full side stretch; add rotation at peak; lighter springs.
Common Errors
Collapsing waist; shrugging shoulders; knee strain.
Contraindications
- Lumbar Disc Hernia
- Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
- Shoulder Sensitivity
- Wrist Sensitivity
