Balance Board

Setup

1. 01Place the balance board on a firm, non-slip surface.
2. 02Stand near a wall or rack for a safety handhold.
3. 03Step onto the board one foot at a time.
4. 04Set feet shoulder width with knees slightly bent.

Execution

1. 01Release the handhold and find a level position.
2. 02Hold the board steady without letting the edges touch down.
3. 03Make small ankle corrections to stay centered.
4. 04Balance for the target time, then step off with control.

Checkpoints

• -Eyes stay fixed on a point straight ahead.
• -Knees stay softly bent, never locked.
• -Corrections come from the ankles, not the hips.
• -Torso stays tall and quiet over the board.

Common mistakes

• -Locking the knees and balancing from the hips.
• -Staring at the feet instead of ahead.
• -Letting the board edges slam into the floor.
• -Holding support the entire set instead of balancing freely.