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Exercise Ball Exercises - Thigh Squeezing
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Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to sit on
the exercise ball with a neutral lumbar posture. (How to Sit)
- Pull your feet back so that your ankles hug the
exercise ball.
- 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.
- Raise your arms up so that your shoulders sit at 90
degrees.
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| Action |
- Squeeze the ball with your thighs and knees.
- As you do this your body will rise on the ball.
- Hold this position.
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| Prime
Movers |
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| Physio
Tips |
- If you find this too difficult, try it with your
hands on your knees to start.
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| Progression |
- To increase the challenge, hold your arms over your
head or close your eyes.
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 Hold this position for 5
seconds and repeat 5 times.
 Hold this position for 10
seconds and repeat 5 times.
 Hold this position for 10
seconds and repeat 10 times.
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