Stability Ball Back Extension

10 reps

Drape over the ball, then lift your torso until your body is straight.

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LOWER BACK

Stability Ball Back Extension

BeginnerStability ball

This back extension uses a stability ball as your base, which adds a wobble that makes the movement tougher than a fixed bench. Fighting that instability builds strength in the lower back while forcing the core to hold you steady. A solid bodyweight option for spinal and core work.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Rest your hips on top of the stability ball with the balls of your feet planted shoulder-width on the floor.

  2. 2

    Place your hands behind your head, shoulders back and chest up.

  3. 3

    Squeeze your glutes, hamstrings and lower back to lift your torso, driving your hips into the ball.

  4. 4

    Rise until your torso lines up with your hips and feet.

  5. 5

    Hold briefly at the top.

  6. 6

    Lower your torso back down slowly under control.

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