Exercise Instruction:
The windmill promotes strength and flexibility in the musculature of the core, hips, and shoulder. Lift a weight overhead. Stand shoulder width apart or slightly wider. Point the toes of the back leg ( the leg on the side of the lifted weight) 45 degrees across the body. Push the hip of the back leg out. Keeping your eyes on the weight at all times bend sideways and forward reaching down to the ground. Keep the back leg straight and the majority of your weight on that leg as well. Allow only a slight flexion of the front leg and only go as low as is comfortable working patiently towards flexibility. Return to the start position weight fixed overhead. Remember to keep the weight locked out overhead.