How to do
How to do Prone Hip Extension on Ball
The prone hip extension on the ball should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the prone hip extension on the ball.
Beginning
Beginning Hip Extension on Ball Prone
1. Push up a position with arms slightly bent and ball under hips.
2. Tighten the belly by pulling the belly button towards the spine and maintain there for the entire exercise, breathing shallowly.
3. Keep the legs straight and together.
Movement
Hip Extension on Ball Prone Movement
1. Lift both legs toward the ceiling as far as active range of motion allows (you should not hyper-extend your lower back), lower both legs to starting position, and then repeat.
2. Control is essential; don't rush through any part of the movement.
3. If you feel any discomfort in your back, discontinue the exercise.
Benefits
Hip Extension on Ball Prone Benefits
Prone hip extension on a stability ball stimulates your lower body, similar to the Superman exercise. The hamstrings and glutes are predominantly worked in this exercise.
Exercise Aliases
Leg Lifts, Leg Lifts with Exercise Ball, Swiss Ball Leg Exercises, Stability Ball Lower Body Exercises, How To Do Double Leg Raises on Ball.
