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Exercise Ball Exercises - Reverse Bridge
| Starting
Position |
- Walk yourself out to the supine position (Exercise
Ball Exercises - Assuming the Supine Position)
- Put your hands behind your head, across your chest or
at your sides.
- Keep your feet hip width apart or closer.
- Head neck and hips should form a straight line from
your head to your knees.
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| Action |
- Set your abdominal muscles and lower your butt to the
floor.
- Push through your heels and use your glutes to push
your hip back up to the horizontal position.
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| Prime
Movers |
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| Physio
Tips |
- To avoid back injury be sure to strongly set your
abdominals.
- If you find this too difficult try Floor Bridging first.
- If you feel discomfort in your back check that you
are
maintaining neutral lumbar posture and that your abdominals are set
strongly in this position. If pain persists, stop and consult a
physical therapist.
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| Progression |
- Place an ankle weight on your pelvis
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 Repeat
this exercise ball exercise for 3 sets of 6.
 Repeat this exercise ball
exercise for 3 sets of 10.
 Repeat this exercise ball
exercise for 3 sets of 15.
| Beginner |
Intermediate |
Expert |
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