How to Do
How to Do Stability Ball Modified Plank on Knees
The stability ball modified plank on knees should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the stability ball modified plank on knees.
Beginning
Beginning Knee Plank in the Swiss Style
1. Raise your hips to form a straight line with the rest of your body and hold for 30 seconds. Maintain a strong core and take deep breaths.
2. Return to the starting position slowly.
Movement
Knee Plank in the Swiss Style Movement
1. Start by kneeling on the ground with a stability ball before you.
2. Lean forward and rest your elbows and forearms on the stability ball.
3. Rocking forward with your knees, use your arms to roll the ball until your body is extended in a straight line. You will have both knees on the ground during the entire exercise.
4. Pause for a brief second and then reverse the process and come back to the starting point.
Benefits
Knee Plank in the Swiss Style Benefits
The plank is more of a strength-building workout than a cardio exercise, but it can help you burn more calories by using a variety of muscles.
Exercise Aliases
Push Up Workout, How to Do a Plank Exercise, Stability Ball Plank
