How to Do
How to Do Ball Back Extensions With Arms Overhead Holding Medicine Ball
Be sure to maintain proper posture throughout the entire movement to prevent unneeded stress. Keep your shoulder blades retracted slightly; maintain good stability in your core during the entire movement, and keep your spine in natural alignment.
Beginning
Beginning Ball Back Extensions With MB
Kneel down on the floor slowly and lean your hips securely onto the stability ball.
Once securely positioned on the ball, grasp the medicine ball in both hands and hold your arms overhead.
Movement
Back Extensions With Medicine Ball Movement
1. Begin the exercise by first tightening your glutes, keeping your chin tucked in for proper spine alignment, and extend your back as illustrated below.
2. Lower slowly back into the starting position, making sure to keep the stability ball still the entire movement.
Benefits
Back Extensions With Medicine Ball 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
Swiss Ball Back Extension, Stability Ball Back Extension, Back Extensions on Stability Ball, Hyperextensions, Sb Hyperextension, Back Extension Exercise.
