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Exercise Ball Exercises - Bent Leg Raise

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to lie supine on the floor with your feet flat on the ball.
  • Arms are straight and out to the sides of your body.
  • Push down with your feet and lift your hips up toward the ceiling.
Action
  • Slowly lift one leg up and then lower it back to the ball.
  • Repeat on the other side.
Prime Movers
  • Hip flexors, glutes, hamstrings, back extensors
Physio Tips
  • Start with short range lifts until you get your balance.
  • If you feel unsteady, go back and work on Bridging with Knees Bent
Progression


1ballsTry 6 repetitions on each leg.

2ballsTry 10 repetitions on each leg.

3ballsTry 15 repetitions on each leg.





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