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Exercise Ball Exercises - Prone Leg Raise 2

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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 should be beside you at your sides.
Action
  • Raise one leg up to the horizontal and hold for 2 seconds.
  • Lower the leg slowly.
Prime Movers
  • Glutes, hamstrings.
Physio Tips
  • Be sure to master Prone Leg Raise 1 before attempting this exercise ball exercise.
  • Focus on contracting your glutes to raise your leg and keep the knee completely straight.
  • Keep your neck straight and chin tucked in to avoid neck strain.
Progression
  • Try adding 1-2 kg ankle weights.


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times on each leg.

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times on each leg.

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 15 times on each leg.





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