Reverse Hyperextension on Stability Ball
The reverse hyperextension with the hips over a stability ball and the hands on the floor: the ball takes the place of the bench and asks for balance.
How to do it
Setup
Hips and belly over a stability ball, hands on the floor in front, legs straight behind with the toes down.
Steps
- Lift both straight legs until they line up with the back.
- Hold for a beat with the ball still under the hips.
- Lower the toes back toward the floor with control.
Common mistakes
Ball rolling forward: walk the hands out until the hips sit on its top. Legs rising higher than the back: the lower back takes the load; stop in line. Legs splitting apart: keep them together.
Breathing
Exhale as the legs rise, inhale on the way down.
