Dumbbell one point row.

[Jodi]

I did my last workout in Stage 1 this morning. I have the two "special" workouts to do, then I move on to Stage 2.

I've been looking ahead to learn the new moves in Stage 2 and was wonderig about the DM one point row where you balance on one leg, leaning over and doing rows. My balance is really bad, so I'm sure this move will be good for me.

But, what is the significance of such an exercise? Is it for your legs and back?

Thanks, Jodi

[Jodi]

Hmmm....anyone? Ok, now I feel silly for asking this question.

[LisaS]

my opinion- it is just part of Alwyn's evil genius to take a back move (db rows) and make it a whole body stressor: you stand on one leg to involve the leg, the back, the core and your balance all in one easy exercise.

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by LisaS

my opinion- it is just part of Alwyn's evil genius to take a back move (db rows) and make it a whole body stressor: you stand on one leg to involve the leg, the back, the core and your balance all in one easy exercise.

You make it sound delightful, Lisa!

[stingo]

From my totally uneducated standpoint, it sounds like you'll need to engage your core to keep your balance. I've found that a lot of the exercises that my trainer's having me do are core engagers and my balance has improved from it.

[feralBoy]

That kinda reminds me of something bruce lee wrote in the tao of jeet kun do. He talked about doing normal things, like brushing your teeth, on one foot, as a way of improving your balance.

I should probably try that since I fell over atleast three times doing bulgarian split squats.

[Cynic]

There is an insidious intelligence behind Alwyn's designs, seriously.

Looking at NROL's break-in: you have squats, followed by a superset of static lunges and two-pt rows. The rows are done with an athletic stance (knees bent) so you end up really working the legs, always.

The man puts Dr. Evil to shame.

[Jodi]

My balance sucks, so this exercise will be a huge challege for me. I'm sure it will be good for me, but it doesn't mean I will enjoy doing it! Am going to have to find an inconspicuous spot in the gym for this one so nobody sees me flailing all over to hold my balance!!!! LOL!

[UConnJulie]

Remember to keep a focal point (one spot to stare at) to help with your balance!

This will not only work your core, your back muscles, and your ankle muscles but also your glutes and hamstrings to a large degree ... and us women always need more posterior chain work!!

[beach_plums]

I love doing this one; it work pretty much my entire body, and the looks I get while doing it are priceless.

Definitely keep a focal point, preferably one that is on the floor a few feet in front of you. Also, to keep better balance, suck in your stomach and squeeze your butt and legs.

[SpacecityPaula]

And use your rest week to practice the new moves!

[baffled111]

I like this one too! It's very difficult not to fall down. Just goes to show how underdeveloped all my stabilizing muscles are.

I swear, the secret agenda of Stage 2 is to encourage women to get comfortable taking up their fair share of space at the gym. It may also do wonders for the core and balance and all that, but mostly it makes us take up about 6 square feet of floor space for almost every superset. Watch out men! I'm doing rows on 1 foot with my other leg stuck all the way out behind me! You get some looks.

[Lisa~]

Originally Posted by beach_plums;491188[COLOR=black

Definitely keep a focal point, preferably one that is on the floor a few feet in front of you. Also, to keep better balance, suck in your stomach and squeeze your butt and legs. [/color]

Excellent advice! Like most of Alwyn exercise selections, the whole body is involved. He wants a big metabolic effect (rather than a localized muscular effect), so the more you work your whole body in an exercise, the better suited it is to this program.

Originally Posted by baffled111

I swear, the secret agenda of Stage 2 is to encourage women to get comfortable taking up their fair share of space at the gym. It may also do wonders for the core and balance and all that, but mostly it makes us take up about 6 square feet of floor space for almost every superset. Watch out men! I'm doing rows on 1 foot with my other leg stuck all the way out behind me! You get some looks.

That's hilarious.

You deserve as much space in the gym as anybody else. You paid the same dues the big guy paid. Take up as much space as you need! Maybe he'll learn a few things from watching you (if he's humble enough to admit it!).