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Exercise Ball Exercises - Static Lean

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to kneel beside your exercise ball without having it touch your thigh.
  • Rest your arm on the ball close to your side.
Action
  • Contract your abdominals, pull your shoulder blades down.
  • Tilt your body sideways and lean into the ball through your forearm.
  • Keep your body straight from your head to your knees.
  • Your knee may lift off the floor as you tilt.
  • Hold this position.
Prime Movers
  • Shoulder adductors
Physio Tips
  • Do not let your pelvis tilt and don't let your hip touch the exercise ball.
  • It helps to check your alignment in a mirror.
  • You should not experience any shoulder or knee pain with this exercise.
  • If you do, consult a physical therapist.
Progression


1ballsHold this position for 10 seconds

2ballsHold this position for 20 seconds

3ballsHold this position for 40 seconds





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