exercise ball back extension with rotation

Equipment

stability ball

Target muscle

spine

How to perform

1. 1

   Start by lying face down on the stability ball with your hips resting on the ball and your feet firmly planted on the ground.

2. 2

   Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.

3. 3

   Engage your core and slowly lift your upper body off the ball, extending your back until your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.

4. 4

   Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly rotate your torso to one side, keeping your hips and legs stable.

5. 5

   Return to the center and repeat the rotation to the other side.

6. 6

   Lower your upper body back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.