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Back Extension on Exercise Ball
The Back Extension on Exercise Ball is a stability ball exercise that targets the lower back, with the glutes assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Lower back
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body part
- Back
Step by step
- Kneel on the floor and place your hips and lower abdomen on top of a stability ball.
- Extend your legs straight back with your toes on the ground for balance.
- Place your hands lightly behind your head or across your chest.
- Engage your core and extend your torso upward by contracting your lower back muscles.
- Lift until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your torso back down slowly over the ball in a controlled motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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