Scissor Leg Reverse Curls
with the Exercise Ball

Illustration of the Scissor Leg Reverse Curl

Starting Position	Lie on your back on your exercise mat with your arms straight at your sides as in the picture below. Place the exercise ball between the top of one foot and the heel of the other foot. Contract your abdominal muscles.
Action	Once you feel steady, lift the ball up toward the ceiling. As you lift the exercise ball you should feel your buttocks raise slightly off the mat.
Prime Movers	Hip flexors, lower abdominals
Physio Tips	Make sure you keep your abdominals tight throughout the whole exercise so as to protect the back against hyperextension. Keep your chin tuck in to protect your neck.
Progression	Push the ball higher toward the ceiling and lift your butt further off the mat. Try the Hand Off.

If you are used to performing reverse curls without the ball you will quickly appreciate the added resistance that the weight of the ball adds to the exercise.

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