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Back Extension on Exercise Ball

Beginner
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How to Do It

  1. Place the stability ball on the ground and lie face down on top of it, with your hips resting on the ball and your feet against a wall or other stable surface.
  2. Position your hands behind your head or crossed over your chest.
  3. Engage your core and slowly lift your upper body off the ball, extending your back until your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Range of Motion

Torso draped over the ball to a straight line from head to heels.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Hyperextending the back past neutral
  • ×Rolling too far forward on the ball
  • ×Moving too quickly without control

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Goal

Strengthen the lower back using an exercise ball for support

Body Part

Back

Equipment

Stability Ball

Muscles Worked

PrimarySpine
Secondary
GlutesHamstrings