Hip Raise with Feet on Swiss Ball

Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Abs
Equipment
Stability ball
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your back with your arms extended by your sides, palms facing down.
  2. 2 Place your heels and lower calves on top of a Swiss ball, with your knees bent at about a 90-degree angle.
  3. 3 Engage your glutes and core, then press your heels into the ball to lift your hips off the floor.
  4. 4 Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
  5. 5 Hold briefly at the top, squeezing your glutes.
  6. 6 Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position on the floor, maintaining control.

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