Exercise Ball Exercises - Swim Kick with 2 Hand Support

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Exercise Ball Exercises - Swim Kick with 2 Hand Support

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Starting Position	Start by lying prone over the ball with chest raised. Hands rest lightly on the floor in front of you. Legs are raised so that your body is straight from your heels to your head.
Action	Alternately raise and lower each leg for a small ampitude kick.
Prime Movers	Glutes, hamstrings, back extensors.
Physio Tips	Your ideal starting position is such that you could lift your hands off the floor and remain balanced on the ball. Keep your neck straight, chin tucked and looking at the floor.
Progression	Try larger kicks such that your feet lightly touch the floor. Try Swim Kick with One Hand Support.

Try small kicks for 1 minute each side.

2balls

Try small kicks for 2 minutes, followed by strong kicks for 1 minutes.

3balls

Try strong kicks for 2-3 minutes.

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