I’ve seen a lot of discussion here about the dangers of ankle weights and the stress they can put on the knees/hip flexors. I just had a question about a particular exercise: I’ve seen a few different gyms use a drill where the gymnast sits in a pike or stag and taps her foot against the floor while wearing weights - like in the second part of this video (actually, I’m curious about both exercises, but especially the second one):
Leg Tightening Drills - Mary Lee Tracy - YouTube
I was wondering what people’s opinions are on this one. Safe? Or not a good idea?
Leg Tightening Drills - Mary Lee Tracy - YouTube
I was wondering what people’s opinions are on this one. Safe? Or not a good idea?