Try this exercise to improve core strength and stability!
Difficulty Level : Advanced
Muscle Group(s) : Core, Abdominals, Obliques
Modality : Stability, Balance
Equipment : Stability Ball (SB), Medicine Ball (MB)
Benefits :
- Increased integrated rotational (transverse plane) core strength and stability.
Pre-Requisites :
- The client must have adequate flexibility at the hip flexors in order to assume this position without compensation to the low back.
Preparation :
- From a seated position, slowly roll down the ball while comfortably placing your head and neck on the ball.
- Lift your hips up until they are in line with your knees and shoulders.
- Raise arms and medicine ball perpendicular to your torso.
Movement :
- Maintaining a stable pelvis, slowly rotate trunk to each side.
- As strength develops, increase range of motion and speed.
- Maintain proper spinal alignment!
- Do not allow hips to drop while rotating.
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