How to Do
How to Do Swiss Ball Back Extension With Arms Extending
Be sure to maintain proper posture throughout the entire movement to prevent unneeded stress.
Beginning
Beginning Swiss Ball Back Extension With Arms Extending
Keep your shoulder blades retracted slightly, maintain good stability in your core during the entire movement, and keep your spine in natural alignment.
Movement
Swiss Ball Back Extension With Arms Extending Movement
1. Kneel on the floor slowly and lean your hips securely on the stability ball. Additional stability can also be achieved by pressing feet into a wall.
2. Once securely positioned on the ball, extend your arms as illustrated.
3. Begin the exercise by first tightening your glutes, keeping your chin tucked in for proper spine alignment, and extend your back as illustrated below.
4. Lower slowly back into the starting position, making sure to keep the stability ball still the entire movement.
Benefits
BaSwiss Ball Back Extension With Arms Extending Benefits
Back extension exercises improve your ability to coordinate movement through your lower back. Other advantages include a stronger back and a more durable back. Overall, these benefits lead to better overall back posture, which is important for preventing back injury.
Exercise Aliases
Back Extension Exercise Ball, Swiss Ball Back Extensions, Ball Back Extension, Stability Ball Back Extensions on Ball, Stability Ball Back Extension, SB Hyperextension, Ball Hyperextensions.
