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Exercise Ball Exercises - Leg Raise
| Starting
Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to lie supine on
the floor with your heels on the ball.
- Arms are
straight and out to the sides of your body.
- Slowly
raise your hips until your body is straight from heels to shoulders.
| | Action |
- Slowly
raise one leg up toward the ceiling and lower it.
- Don't
allow your hips to move.
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| Prime
Movers |
- Hip flexors, glutes, quadriceps, back extensors
| | Physio Tips |
- Be
sure your transversus abdominus is active and your hips are steady
before moving your leg to prevent injury.
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| Progression |
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 Try 6 repetitions on each leg.
 Try 10 repetitions on each leg.
 Try 15 repetitions on each leg.
| Beginner |
Intermediate |
Expert |
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