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Exercise Ball Exercises - Single Legged Superman

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to start by lying prone over the ball with chest slightly raised.
  • Hands rest lightly on the floor in front of you.
Action
  • Raise both arms in front of you to shoulder height.
  • At the same time, raise one leg.
  • Hold for 5 seconds.
  • Lower your foot to the floor and raise the other foot.
Prime Movers
  • Back Extensors, glutes, shoulders
Physio Tips
  • Try to avoid side to side movements as well as twisting.
  • The goal is to maintain your neutral position.
  • If you are having trouble with balance, go back and work on Superman.
Progression


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times on each leg.

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times on each leg.

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 15 times on each leg.





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