When first trying these exercises, you
may want to hold onto a wall or prop the ball against something sturdy for
added stability.
Perform 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps of each
exercise, taking care to perfect your form before increasing sets or reps.
Avoid any moves that cause pain or that
you're not clear how to do correctly.
Always see your doctor before
exercising if you have any existing injuries or conditions.
The other exercises you can do on the
exercise ball are:
Back Extension: Position the
exercise ball under your hips and lower torso with the knees straight or
bent. With hands behind the head or behind back, slowly roll down the ball.
Lift your chest off the ball, bringing your shoulders up until your body is
in a straight line. Make sure your body is in alignment (i.e., head, neck,
shoulders and back are in a straight line), your abs are pulled in and that
don't hyperextend the back.
Ball balance: Position the exercise ball under your abs and hips, hands on the floor and legs
straight and off the floor. Hold that position for 20 to 30 seconds,
keeping your body in a straight line, abs pulled in. Keeping balance,
slowly raise your right arm out to the side, taking care not to roll or
allow any part of your body to collapse. Hold that for a few seconds and
switch arms.
Hip Extension: Lie down with
feet heels propped on exercise ball. Keeping abs tight, slowly lift
your hips off the floor (squeezing the glutes) until body is in a straight
line. Hold for a few seconds and lower. For added intensity, lift the hips
and then take one leg off the ball, hold for a moment and lower. Repeat,
lifting the other leg off the ball.
Abs Roll: Place your hands on
the ball in front of you, arms parallel. Pulling your belly button towards
your spine and tightening your torso, slowly roll forward, rolling the ball
out as far as you can without arching or straining the back. Push the
elbows into the ball and squeeze the abs to pull the body back to start.
Avoid this move if you have back problems.
Summary: The exercise ball
exercise can be many but since it is new tool in the gym therefore before
going in for the ball exercise you need to take certain tips and
precautious.