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Exercise Ball Exercises - Prone Back Extension

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to lie forward over your exercise ball and rest your hands over the other side of it.
  • Push up to straighten your elbows.
  • Keep your pelvis in contact with the ball and let your back sag into the exercise ball.
Action
  • Hold this position.
Stretches
  • Hip flexors and spinal ligaments.
Physio Tips
  • It is normal to feel a stretch but you should not feel pain. Do not do this stretch if you experience pain. Consult a physical therapist.


3ballsHold this stretch 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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