| 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 your feet
are resting on the ball.
- Slowly raise your butt
toward the ceiling as the ball
moves toward your hands and maintain this position.
|
| Action |
- Slowly
bend your elbows to lower yourself toward the
floor.
- Push back up to the start position.
|
| Prime
Movers |
- Pectoral muscles, deltoid
|
| Physio
Tips |
- Maintaining the pike position requires good shoulder
strength and stability.
- If you have any pain or
instability, stop.
- You need to master the Pushups 2, and Pike prior to attempting this
exercise.
|
| Progression |
- Try
the Pike Pushup with one leg raised toward the
ceiling.
|
Repeat this ball exercise 5
times.
Repeat this ball exercise 10
times.
Repeat this ball exercise 15
times.