Weighted Modified Pilates Roll-up with Ball
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted Modified Pilates Roll-up with Ball focuses on Abs, with Glutes, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Modified Pilates Roll-up with Ball with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your legs extended, squeezing a stability ball between your ankles.
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Hold a light weight or dumbbell with both hands, extending your arms straight overhead.
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Engage your core and begin to lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor, keeping your arms extended towards the ceiling.
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Continue to roll your torso up, one vertebra at a time, reaching your arms forward towards your feet and the ball.
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Once fully upright, pause briefly, maintaining a slight curve in your spine and reaching forward.
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Slowly reverse the movement, articulating your spine back down to the mat one segment at a time, keeping your core engaged.
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Lower your arms back overhead as your shoulders and head return to the floor, completing one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Modified Pilates Roll-up with Ball primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Hamstrings . 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 Weighted Modified Pilates Roll-up with Ball, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Modified Pilates Roll-up with Ball, 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.
