| 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 just under your thighs.
- Contract
your abdominals so that your back remains straight.
- Slowly
walk forward with your hands until the ball is under your feet.
|
| Action |
- Lift
one foot off the ball.
- Pull the ball toward your
chest with the other leg.
- Pause 2 seconds and
then return the ball to its starting position.
- Lift
the other leg off the ball and repeat the above.
|
| Prime Movers |
- Hip
flexors, abdominals, glutes.
|
| Physio
Tips |
- Always stop and rest if you feel your hips are sagging or if
you are no longer able to maintain the neutral position.
- If
you find this too diffiult, go back and try the Reverse Plank Knee Tuck.
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| Progression |
- Perform
multiple repetitions on one side before switching legs.
- Try
the Pike
|
Repeat this ball exercise 6
times on each leg.
Repeat this ball exercise 10
times on each leg.
Repeat this ball exercise 15
times on each leg.