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Exercise Ball Exercises - Outer Thigh in Side Bridging

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to start by lying on your side with your arm crossed over your chest.
  • Both feet are on the ball with the lower foot in front of the upper foot.
  • Lift your hips up so that your body is straight from your heels to your shoulders.
Action
  • Lift and lower your top leg.
  • Keep the top leg in front of the supporting leg.
  • Turn over and repeat the exercise with the other leg.
Prime Movers
  • Hip abductors, trunk
Physio Tips
  • If you are unable to perform this exercise ball exercise with good technique you probably need more training of your trunk strength and balance.
  • Practice the Side Bridge more on the ball, and on the floor.
  • To make this exercise easier, move the ball closer to your knee.
Progression
  • Add a 1-2 kg ankle weight.


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 4 times.

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 8 times.

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 12 times.


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