with Feet on Ball
Ball exercises are a great low-impact way to
stretch your body and keep your muscles toned. They are particularly good
for people who tend to be less flexible, and/or have back pain.
Straight Leg Bridging
with Feet on Ball
Initial Position:
Lie on back with heels on ball
Breath pattern and exercise is performed as follows:
1 . Inhale to prepare
2 . Exhale- press heels into the ball straighten legs and lift up trunk
(includes chest shoulders and back)
Concentrate on pressing your hips towards the ceiling. You should have
a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
3 . Inhale stay
4 . Exhale- lower the your trunk down
Focus of this exercise - Once at top where the body is
straight, weave the ribs together, inhale staying there squeezing the
gluteus maximus tight and then exhale lowering down the trunk.
This exercise strengthens the core, glutes and hamstrings.
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