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Exercise Ball Exercises - Leg Drops

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you ro lie on your back, arms straight out to the side.
  • Rest your legs on the ball such that your hips and knees are at 90 degrees.
  • Try and keep your pelvis in the neutral position.
Action
  • Set your abdominals
  • Slowly lower one leg flat to the floor and return it to the ball.
  • Repeat this with the other leg.
Prime Movers
  • Hip flexors, quadriceps
Physio Tips
  • Do not let your back arch up off the floor or let your hips rotate.
  • Keep your head on the floor and your chin tucked to prevent neck strain.
  • If you find your back arching, try Foot Drops, and practice Single Leg Raise
Progression


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times with each leg.

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times with each leg.

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 15 times with each leg.




1ballsBeginner 2ballsIntermediate 3balls      Expert
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