Spine Back Stability Ball #1334
Exercise Ball Back Extension With Hands Behind Head
Animated demonstration
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At a glance
- Target muscle
- Spine
- Body part
- Back
- Equipment
- Stability Ball
- Synergist group
- Glutes
Secondary muscles
Glutes Hamstrings
How to perform
- 1
Place the stability ball on the ground and lie face down on top of it with your hips resting on the ball.
- 2
Position your feet against a wall or other stable surface for support.
- 3
Cross your arms behind your head, with your hands touching the back of your head.
- 4
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 hips.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.