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Loaded march

Hold light weights and march slowly, keeping your trunk tall.

Loaded march — illustrative movement reference

Target muscles

Obliques and deep trunk stabilizers; hip flexors assist

Setup

Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.

Perform the move

Hold light weights and march slowly, keeping your trunk tall. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.

Why use it?

Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.

Common mistake

Rocking side to side excessively.

Alternative

Unloaded march

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Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.

Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.

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