Exercise Lab

Ball Trunk Extension

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Equipment

  • Physio Ball

Muscle Groups

  • Back
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Lower back strength
  • Glute strength

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Description

  • Balance with your stomach on top of the stability ball, with your toes on the ground.
  • Drape your torso over the ball and place your hands behind your ears.
  • Starting with the head and upper back, lift your spine one segment at a time off the ball.
  • Return slowly to the start position.

ProTip

  • On the way up, pull your shoulder blades together (retraction)

Mistakes

  • Cocking the head back
  • Dropping the head