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Exercise Ball Exercises - Push Off

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to kneel on the floor in front of the ball and slide forward so that you are lying over the ball with the ball situated between your feet.
  • Contract your abdominals so that your back remains straight.
Action
  • As you squeeze the ball tightly between your feet, push off the ground with your arms.
  • As you return down absorb the impact by bending your elbows.
  • Then push up again.
Prime Movers
  • This is a very difficult exercise ball exercise.
  • You must be capable of doing at least 10 of the Push Ups 2 before even attempting this exercise.
Physio Tips
  • Do not let your hips sag as you perform this ball exercise.
  • If you find they do, bounce more lightly, or go back to Push Ups 2.
Progression
  • Try to lift the ball with your feet as you rise up.
  • Try the Shock Lockout.


1ballsRepeat this 3 times.

2ballsRepeat this 6 times.

3ballsRepeat this 10 times.




1ballsBeginner 2ballsIntermediate 3balls     Expert
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