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Exercise Ball Exercises - Static Pushup on Toes

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to stand in front of the ball and place your hands on the ball about shoulder width apart.
  • Pull your shoulder blades down and back.
Action
  • Hold this position.
Prime Movers
  • Position is held by pectoral muscles, triceps, rotator cuff, core muscles, etc.
Physio Tips
  • Start slowly and be sure to maintain correct form at all times. If you feel your back sag, stop.
  • If you experience any shoulder pain, stop.
  • This exercise ball exercise facillitates rotator cuff activity, shoulder stability as well as trunk stability.
  • If this is too difficult, try Static Pushups on Knees.
Progression


1ballsTry this ball exercise for 30 seconds.

2ballsTry this for 60 seconds.

3ballsTry this for 90 seconds.




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