How to Do
How to Do Prone on the Ball Single Leg Crossovers
The single leg crossovers prone on the ball should begin with a 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 single leg crossovers prone on the ball.
Beginning
Beginning Prone on the Ball Single Leg Crossovers
1. Slowly lower your left leg to the ground, keeping your hips up.
2. As you lower your left leg as far as you can, don't let your hips slump.
3. Bring your left leg back across your body and down to the ground as low as possible on the right side.
4. This will need you to rotate your right leg.
5. Carry on with the right leg.
Movement
Prone on the Ball Single Leg Crossovers Movement
1. Start in a pushup position with one leg on a stability ball. The leg should be on the ball from the knee to the ankle.
2. The other leg should be bent forward at a 90 degree angle.
3. In this position rotate your hips so that your bent leg comes under the leg that is resting on the stability ball.
4. Keep your body straight the entire time, and complete the repetition by untwisting your body and coming back to the starting position.
Benefits
Prone on the Ball Single Leg Crossovers Benefits
Single-leg exercises can help you identify muscular imbalances while also improving your balance and core stability.
