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Exercise Ball Exercises - Floor Plank

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Starting Position
  • Lie on your stomach with your elbows under your shoulders.
Action
  • Lift your legs and hips off the floor such that you are straight from your heels to your shoulders.
  • Hold this position.
Prime Movers
  • Anterior trunk muscles are emphasized.
Physio Tips
  • This exercise has a greater risk of increasing back pain.
  • If you experience any pain while doing these exercises, stop the exercise and consult with a physical therapist.
Progression
  • Plank on the Ball resting on your forearms.


1ballsHold this position for 5 seonds and repeat 10 times.

2ballsHold this position for 10 seonds and repeat 10 times.

3ballsHold this position for 45 seonds and repeat 5 times.




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