I was humbled at the beginning of Physical Therapy school at how hard standing on one leg actually is. I’ve done a lot of balance training the past few years and I’m shocked how much it has helped my lifts. What’s your favorite way to train it?
Absolutely agree. As my balance and foot feel (contact with the ground) improves, my lifts feel better. The simple practice of balancing on one foot while you put on your sock and shoe, and then tie your shoe (as described in this article) has helped to improve my balance immensely.
Other than that, performing single-leg movements helps a lot.
I was humbled at the beginning of Physical Therapy school at how hard standing on one leg actually is. I’ve done a lot of balance training the past few years and I’m shocked how much it has helped my lifts. What’s your favorite way to train it?
Absolutely agree. As my balance and foot feel (contact with the ground) improves, my lifts feel better. The simple practice of balancing on one foot while you put on your sock and shoe, and then tie your shoe (as described in this article) has helped to improve my balance immensely.
Other than that, performing single-leg movements helps a lot.
One of my favourites is a single-leg one-arm deadlift. I wrote about it here: https://www.longevityminded.ca/i/76105146/cross-body-one-arm-single-leg-deadlift-sdl. It not only requires balance but also forces you to stabilize your torso to prevent over rotation.