Exercise Ball Body Saw
- Category
- Core
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Exercise Ball
- Primary muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Deltoids, Triceps Brachii
How to do it
- Begin in a plank position with your forearms resting on an exercise ball and your body forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Engage your core and slowly roll the ball a few inches away from your body.
- Reverse the motion by rolling the ball closer to your forearms.
- Continue the rolling motion for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining a straight body line throughout.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily throughout the exercise, exhaling as you move forward and inhaling as you move back.
- Avoid allowing your lower back to arch; keep your spine in a neutral position.
- Use a properly inflated exercise ball to ensure stability and control during the movement.
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