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Exercise Ball Exercises - Reverse Flyes at 135 Degrees

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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.
  • Hold your shoulder blades down and back.
Action
  • Raise your arms forward so that they are approximately 135 degrees to your trunk with your thumbs pointing up.
  • Hold for 2 seconds.
  • Return to the starting position.
Prime Movers
  • Middle deltoid, rotator cuff
Physio Tips
  • Keep your neck straight, chin tucked and chest up to strengthen neck stabilizers.
  • The ball should remain motionless throughout this exercise.
Progression
  • Add 1-2 kg dumbbells.


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 15 times




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