| Starting
Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to kneel on
the floor in front of the ball and slide forward so that you are lying
over the ball with the ball situated just under your thighs.
- Contract your abdominals so that your back remains
straight.
- Slowly walk forward with your hands until your feet
are resting on the ball.
|
| Action |
- Lift one hand off the floor rotate and point to the
ceiling.
- Keep your arm straight and at 90 degrees to your
trunk.
- Hold this position for 5 seconds.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat this with the other arm.
|
| Prime
Movers |
- Abdominal obliques, deltoid, scapular retractors.
|
| Physio
Tips |
- You need a good deal of shoulder strength and
stability to perform this exercise ball exercise as well as good
balance.
- Perform this movement slowly and try short movements
to start.
- Have a spotter on hand when you first attempt this
exercise.
|
| Progression |
- Try adding 1-2 kg wrist weights.
- Try several repetitions on one side before switching
to the other arm.
|
Repeat this ball exercise 5
times.
Repeat this ball exercise 10
times.
Repeat this ball exercise 15
times.