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Swiss Ball Workouts: Hip Extension |
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Total Body - Beginner Level - Core Stabilization |
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This exercise trains the recruitment of hip and core muscles to stabilize the torso. |
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| Contraindications: None. |
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| Starting Position: Lay across the Swiss ball with the shoulders resting comfortably on the apex of the ball. The head should be resting on the ball with the hands hanging naturally. The feet should be about shoulder width apart. The hips should be up. |
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Movements:
q Lower the hips towards the floor.
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Tips: Watch for lateral movement of the knees. Keep the knees above the feet. Don't allow the knees to either move forward towards the toes or towards the ball.
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Exercise Progressions:
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