Reverse Bridge Straight Leg Raise Ball Exercise

Starting Position

Get yourself into the supine position (H ow to lie on your stability ball)
keep your hands on your hips or at your sides as in the picture below.
Your feet should be hip width apart or a little closer.
Head shoulders and hips should form a straight line from your knees to your head.

Action

Shift your weight over to one side.
Straighten one leg by lifting your foot off the ground.
Hold this position and then slowly return your foot to the ground.

Prime Movers

Quadriceps

Physio Tips

If you need more stability, try dropping your hands down to the floor until you are more confident with your weight shifting.
If this is too difficult, go back to Reverse Bridge Leg Raise or practice holding the reverse bridge position.

Progression

Add 1-2 kg ankle weights
Try this exercise ball exercise with your eyes closed.
Combine arm movements with leg raising.
Put more air in your exercise ball to make it less stable.

Repeat this ball exercise 6 times on each leg.

2balls

Repeat this ball exercise 10 times on each leg.

3balls

Repeat this ball exercise 15 times on each leg.

Return to the top of Reverse Bridge Straight Leg Raise

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