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Exercise Ball Exercises - Ball Bounce
| Starting
Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to hug the exercise
ball firmly.
- Set your abdominals and hold a
neutral position.
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| Action |
- Lower
yourself forward and with the spine in neutral position, push into the
ball as it hits the floor.
- At the same time, push
with your toes as your body starts to rise into the air.
- As
you land, stabilize your abdominals strongly as you push back up again.
| | Prime Movers |
- Abdominals,
hips, quads, calves, pecs, arms.
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| Physio
Tips |
- Be very aware of your back posture.
- If
you find your hips sag with each bounce then try bouncing more lightly.
| | Progression |
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 Try 3 sets of 6 repetitions
with the exercise ball.
 Try 3 sets of 10 repetitions
with the exercise ball.
 Try 3 sets of 15 repetitions
with the exercise ball.
| Beginner |
Intermediate |
Expert |
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