#1334 · Back · Spine
Exercise Ball Back Extension With Hands Behind Head
- Target
- Spine
- Body part
- Back
- Equipment
- Stability Ball
- MET
- 5.0
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
Instructions
- Place the stability ball on the ground and lie face down on top of it with your hips resting on the ball.
- Position your feet against a wall or other stable surface for support.
- Cross your arms behind your head, with your hands touching the back of your head.
- Engage your core and slowly lift your upper body off the ball, extending your back until your body forms a straight line from your head to your hips.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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