Strengthens
abdominal (mostly oblique) and lower back muscles.
Starting Position
Place right hip
on the ball, with your feet at the base of a wall.
Top leg in back,
bottom leg in front.
Cross hands over
chest (for more advanced exercise, spread your arms as shown in Figure 1).
Movement
Lower your upper
body towards the floor (for more advanced exercise, take your arm over
your head as shown in Figure 2).
Exhale and
slowly raise your body to the starting position.
Pace
3
seconds down
3
seconds up
Hold 3 seconds
Reps
Repeat 10
times
Sets
2
Tips
Curl your
body off the ball.
Keep your
head in alignment.
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.