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Exercise Ball Exercises - Active Lean
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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.
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| Action |
- Lean sideways into the ball onto your forearm.
- Slowly and in a controlled fashion, let the ball roll
away as you lean further to the side.
- Return to the start position by pulling your elbow
back to your side.
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| Prime
Movers |
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| Physio
Tips |
- Let your knee raise off the floor to maintain a
neutral spine and pelvis.
- 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.
- If you find this exercise ball exercise too difficult
try the Static Lean.
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| Progression |
- You will find this exercise ball exercise more
difficult if you start in a position farther from the ball.
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 Hold this position for 3
seconds, and repeat 6 times on each side.
 Hold this position for 3
seconds, and repeat 10 times on each side.
 Hold this position for 3
seconds, and repeat 15 times on each side.
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Intermediate |
Expert |
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