Mermaids in Brazil Butt Lift

[spufflez]

I've just received my Brazil Butt Lift dvds. I had a hard time doing/understanding the mermaid move. I think I was putting too much pressure on my shoulders...couldn't complete the move. Does anybody know a modification for this move that wouldn't put too much pressure on the shoulders? I'm going to try to complete this move again probably in a couple of days.

[laurajhawk]

Do you do the modification with the knees on the floor? I think that takes some pressure off the shoulders. Also, try moving your hands back (wrists below shoulders); if they're out in front of your shoulders I think that puts too much pressure on the shoulders.

[spufflez]

I didn't see a modification in that dvd, is it explained in another dvd in the set? (I just got this set yesterday.)

[Kesal]

Originally Posted by spufflez

I didn't see a modification in that dvd, is it explained in another dvd in the set? (I just got this set yesterday.)

The modification is shown in the BBL Sculpt workout. I think. It's been about six months since I did BBL so I'm not 100% positive. There's definitely a modification shown somewhere in the set, though, and I do remember that I never mastered the "level 2" mermaid pushup .

[hotncmom]

Where else in the set is this movement besides Sculpt? Is "mermaid" a side plank with an overhead reach? I usually only do Bum Bum and H&T so I don't remember this move specifically.

[spufflez]

I used the sculpt dvd this morning and did not see a modification. I guess I'll look elsewhere in the set.

[JP44]

Originally Posted by spufflez

I used the sculpt dvd this morning and did not see a modification. I guess I'll look elsewhere in the set.

The knee modification is shown while he is demo'ing the move in Sculpt. You can also do the push up part with your elbows out, rather than in close to your body. This will remove most of the added tricep emphasis.

Joan

[spufflez]

I guess there is no modification when they are twisting side to side with their bodies off of the floor. I just don't have the upper body strength to pull off that move, and don't want to aggravate my shoulders. Thanks!

[JP44]

Originally Posted by spufflez

I guess there is no modification when they are twisting side to side with their bodies off of the floor. I just don't have the upper body strength to pull off that move, and don't want to aggravate my shoulders. Thanks!

Can you hold a plank while you twist your knees to the other side, then go down for a knee mermaid push up? Then, you repeat this move for each twist.

Joan

[spufflez]

I think I can do that! Thanks for the suggestion.