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Exercise Ball Exercises - Hip Crunches

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to lie on your back on a mat with knees bent and your arms stretched out to your sides.
  • Squeeze the exercise ball between your legs.
Action
  • Use your hips to lift your legs toward your chest
Prime Movers
  • Hip flexors
Physio Tips
  • Set your abdominals before lifting the ball.
  • This ball exercise is easier with a smaller ball.
Progression


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times.

2balls
Repeat this ball exercise 10 times.

3balls
Repeat this ball exercise 15 times.




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