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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


1ballsTry small kicks for 1 minute each side.

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

3ballsTry strong kicks for 2-3 minutes.




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