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Exercise Ball Exercises - Reverse Bridge Twist with Leg Raise

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Starting Position
  • Get yourself into the supine position (Exercise Ball Exercises - Assuming the Supine Position)
  • Put your hands together and raise your arms straight up to the ceiling.
  • Your feet should be hip width apart or closer.
  • Head neck and hips should form a straight line from your head to your knees.
  • Lift one foot and extend the leg so that it is straight.
Action
  • Rotate your upper trunk to one side.
Prime Movers
  • Shoulders, abdominal obliques
Physio Tips
  • Your pelvis should remain level.
  • Put a piece of dowel or a golf club across your hips and notice it shouldn't move.
Progression
  • Try this ball exercise with a weight in your hands.


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times.

2balls
Repeat this ball exercise 10 times.

3balls
Repeat this ball exercise 15 times.




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