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back extension on exercise ball
Target

spine

Equipment

stability ball

back extension on exercise ball

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How to Perform the back extension on exercise ball

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.

Secondary Muscles

gluteshamstrings