Strengthens
lower back, glutes and hamstring muscles.
Starting Position
(Figure 1)
Lie face down
over a ball.
Place your feet
at the base of a wall.
Place the back
of your hands on your forehead.
Movement
Inhale as you
extend up until your body is in a straight line (Figure 2).
Exhale as you
slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
Pace
3
seconds down
3
seconds up
Hold for 5-10 seconds
Reps
Repeat 10
times
Sets
2
Tips
Maintain
alignment.
Stop if you
feel any stress in the lower back.
Changing the
position of the ball changes where you feel this exercise.
General
Caution and Disclaimer
As with any
exercise, always exercise caution. If you have any concern about
your ability to perform an exercise, consult your physician first.
If an exercise begins to hurt you in any way, discontinue the exercise
immediately.