Reverse Bridge Leg Raise
Ball Exercise
Starting
Position
- Walk out to the supine position (Lying
on the exercise ball)
- Put your hands on your hips as in the picture
below.
- Keep feet hip width apart or even closer.
- Head neck and hips should form a straight line
from your head to your knees.
Action
- Shift your weight onto one foot and slowly lift
one foot a couple of inches off the floor.
- Hold this position for 5 seconds and then
slowly return your foot to the floor.
Prime
Movers
Physio
Tips
Progression
Once you've mastered the "reverse bridge" on the stability ball reduce
your base of support by lifting one foot as above while maintaining
pelvic stability. During this exercise your pelvis should
remain level such that if you were to put a broom handle across your
hips it would not move when performing this ball exercise.
Repeat
this exercise ball exercise 6 times on each leg.
Repeat this exercise ball
exercise 10 times on each leg.
Repeat this exercise ball
exercise 15 times on each leg.
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