
How to Do It
- 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.
- Position your hands behind your head or crossed over your chest.
- 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.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
- 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
BackEquipment
Stability Ball
Muscles Worked
PrimarySpine
Secondary
GlutesHamstrings




