Exercise technique

exercise ball back extension with rotation

The exercise ball back extension with rotation is a movement that targets the spinal erectors and involves extending the back while lying face down on a stability ball, then adding a rotational component to engage the obliques and improve core stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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. Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
  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. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly rotate your torso to one side, keeping your hips and legs stable.
  5. Return to the center and repeat the rotation to the other side.
  6. Lower your upper body back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Glutes, Hamstrings.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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