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Exercise Ball Exercises - Knee Pushup on Ball

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to kneel in front of the ball and place your hands on the exercise ball about shoulder width apart.
  • Pull your shoulder blades down and back.
Action
  • Lower your chest to the ball slowly.
  • Slowly rise back up to the starting position.
Prime Movers
  • Pectoral muscles, deltoids, triceps.
Physio Tips
  • Start slowly and be sure to maintain correct form at all times.
  • Do not allow your hips to sag.
  • If you feel your shoulder blades winging or moving up or forward try Static Pushup on Knees and Leaning Straight first.
  • If you experience any shoulder pain, stop.
Progression


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times.

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times.

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 15 times.




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