Downward Facing Balance

Level: intermediate
Equipment: exercise ball
Force: static
Mechanic: isolation
Core muscles: glutes
Secondary muscle: abdominals, hamstrings

Instructions:

  1. Lie facedown on top of an exercise ball.
  2. While resting on your stomach on the ball, walk your hands forward along the floor and lift your legs, extending your elbows and knees.

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