Leaning Straight
(Standing Plank on the Ball)

Starting Position

• Stand holding the ball against the wall at chest height as in the picture below.
• Put both hands on the ball at shoulder height.
• Step back so that your arms are straight.

Action

• Hold this position.
• Do not allow your shoulder blades to get pushed out, shrug, or wing. If this happens you have reached technical failure - take a break.
• Hold your stance once into the leaning position and activate your abdominal muscles to prevent your hips from falling forward.

Physio Tips

• This ball exercise is good to improve shoulder strength, stability and control.

Progression

• The further you stand from the ball the more difficult this exercise ball exercise becomes.
• Try Static Pushup on Knees
• Get dynamic and try Wall Push Up

Hold this position for 5 seconds, repeat 5 times.

Hold this position for 10 seconds, repeat 5 times.

Hold this position for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.



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