Swiss Ball Pike
Muscle Groups: Abs
Swiss Ball Pike focuses on Abs, with 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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Begin in a high plank position with your hands on the floor directly under your shoulders and your feet elevated on a stability ball.
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Engage your core and pike your hips upward, drawing the stability ball towards your hands by flexing at your hips while keeping your legs relatively straight.
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While maintaining the pike, bend your elbows and lower your head and upper body towards the floor, performing a push-up motion.
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Push back up by extending your elbows, returning your upper body to the top of the pike position.
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Finally, lower your hips back down, extending them to return to the initial high plank position.
Secondary Muscles
While Swiss Ball Pike primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include 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.
