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Exercise Ball Exercises - How to Sit on the Exercise Ball

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Starting Position
  • Sitting on the exercise ball correctly is necessary for future exercise ball exercises.
  • Chest should be up, shoulder blades down and back, and head back over your shoulders.
  • Keep your feet flat on the ground shoulder width or slightly further apart.
Action
  • Your lower back should be stabilized using your transversus abdominus and lower back stabilizers.
Prime Movers
Physio Tips
  • As you think about activating your abdominal muscles don't forget to breath.
  • If you are having difficulty with this go back and try Abdominal Hollowing.
Progression


1ballsHold this position for 30 seconds.

2ballsHold this position for 60 seconds.

3ballsHold this position for more than 3 minutes at a time.




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