Swiss Ball Pike
Muscle Groups: Abs
Swiss Ball Pike focuses on Abs, with Hips, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball Pike with proper form and technique.
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Start in a push-up position with your shins resting on top of a Swiss ball.
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Ensure your hands are directly under your shoulders and your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
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Keeping your legs straight, engage your core and lift your hips towards the ceiling.
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Roll the Swiss ball forward by pulling your feet towards your hands, forming an inverted V shape with your body.
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Slowly lower your hips back down while extending your body.
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Roll the Swiss ball back until you return to the starting push-up position with your body in a straight line.
Secondary Muscles
While Swiss Ball Pike primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Swiss Ball Pike, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Swiss Ball Pike, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
