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Exercise Ball Exercises - Leg Drops with Arms Crossed
| Starting
Position |
- This exercise ball exercise requires you to lie on your back,
arms crossed over your chest.
- 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.
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| Prime
Movers | |
| 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 or Leg Drops.
| | Progression |
- Add
a 1-2 kg ankle weight.
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 Repeat this ball exercise 6
times with each leg.
 Repeat this ball exercise 10
times with each leg.
 Repeat this ball exercise 15
times with each leg.
| Beginner |
Intermediate |
Expert |
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