How would you correct a collapse in the lower back during Adage balance?

How would you correct a collapse in the lower back during Adage balance?

• A. Increase the speed of the movement.
• B. Lean the torso back and hold breath.
• C. Engage the core and glutes, lengthen the spine, and level the pelvis while maintaining turnout.
• D. Relax the core and twist the hips.

Answer: (C)

During Adage balance the body should track in a long, stable line from crown to supporting foot, with the pelvis level and the spine lengthened. A collapse in the lower back usually means the pelvis tilts and the lumbar spine rounds, which shortens the line and makes balance harder. The correct correction is to engage the core and glutes to brace the spine, lengthen the spine to create space and keep the torso tall, and level the pelvis so both hip bones are even and the weight sits evenly. Maintaining turnout from the hip joints helps keep the legs aligned and prevents the pelvis from tipping or twisting, which would pull the lower back out of neutral. Breathe steadily as you hold the line to avoid unnecessary tension.

During Adage balance the body should track in a long, stable line from crown to supporting foot, with the pelvis level and the spine lengthened. A collapse in the lower back usually means the pelvis tilts and the lumbar spine rounds, which shortens the line and makes balance harder. The correct correction is to engage the core and glutes to brace the spine, lengthen the spine to create space and keep the torso tall, and level the pelvis so both hip bones are even and the weight sits evenly. Maintaining turnout from the hip joints helps keep the legs aligned and prevents the pelvis from tipping or twisting, which would pull the lower back out of neutral. Breathe steadily as you hold the line to avoid unnecessary tension.