Instructions
Preparation
- Lay on top of exercise ball with legs and hands slightly
apart. Place chest down so torso is wrapped over ball.
Execution
- Raise left arm and torso upward beside head while raising
right leg up behind body. Lower arm, torso, and leg to original
position and repeat. Repeat by raising and lowering right arm
and left leg in same manner. Repeat by alternating between opposite
sides.
Comments
- Lift leg and arm deliberately with no jerking. Also see Bird Dog (on exercise ball).
Easier
- Movement can be made easier by positioning body a bit lower
on ball.
Harder
- Exercise can be made more challenging by positioning ball
lower toward hips or place supporting arm further away from ball.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Stabilizers
Antagonist
Stabilizers
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