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Exercise Ball Exercises - Alternate Shoulder Extension

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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 belt line.
  • Contract your abdominals so that your back remains straight.
  • Hands are resting lightly on the ground in front of the exercise ball.
Action
  • Slowly pull one arm back to your side and hold it there for 2 seconds.
  • Keep your shoulder down as you perform the movement, don't allow your shoulder to shrug.
  • Slowly return the arm to the starting position.
  • Repeat this with the other arm.
Prime Movers
  • Posterior deltoid
Physio Tips
  • Try and keep your shoulders and hips level and in the same plane.
  • Keep your chest up, chin tucked and look down to prevent neck strain.
Progression


1ballsRepeat this exercise ball exercise 10 times on each arm.

2ballsRepeat this exercise ball exercise 15 times on each arm.

3ballsRepeat this exercise ball exercise 30 times on each arm.




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