Stability Ball Back Extension

Hips on the ball, feet braced against the floor or wall; raise the torso to a straight line and lower with control.

Stability Ball Back Extension, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Hips on the ball, feet braced against the floor or a wall, hands at the temples.

Steps

  1. Raise the torso to one straight line with the legs.
  2. Pause briefly at the top.
  3. Lower over the ball with control.

Common mistakes

Hyperextending past the line: straight is the top. Ball rolling: brace the feet wider or against a wall. Fast pumping: the erectors like slow.

Breathing

Exhale rising, inhale lowering.