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Exercise Ball Exercises - Side Bridge

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to start by lying on your side with your arm straight out in front of you resting on the floor.
  • Both feet are on the ball with the lower foot in front of the upper foot.
Action
  • Lift your hips up so that your body is straight from your heels to your shoulders.
  • You can use your hand to help balance.
Prime Movers
  • Abdominal obliques, quadriceps, hip adductors and abductors.
Physio Tips
  • If you are not able to lift your hips off the floor all the way, then try part way. This will start to strengthen your trunk.
  • If you are finding this too difficult, try Floor Side Bridging.
Progression


1ballsHold this position for 10 seconds.

2ballsHold this position for 20 seconds.

3ballsHold this position for 30 seconds.




1ballsBeginner 2ballsIntermediate 3balls     Expert
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