Monday, July 9, 2012

Stability Ball Workout

If you have a stability ball but don't know what to do with it besides crunches this is the workout for you. Most exercises below do 12-15 reps if your working on toning up.  Do 2-3 sets pending fitness level.

1. Push-ups
Rest your knees on the ball for beginners and more advanced put toes on the ball.


2. Wall sit or wall squat 

You can either sit and hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.  Or you can do squats against the wall put the ball on your lower back.  This is easier to do if you have bad knees.


3. Plank into high pike


Only do this if you have a strong level of fitness.  If you have lower back issues do NOT do.
-Put feet on ball and body in a high plank position.  Than pull body upwards to a pike position and your booty should go up in the air. Than release back down and repeat. 

4. Chest Press on Stability Ball

Lying on ball hips raised to sky drop down arms to form a field goal and push straight back up over your chest.  Repeat.


5. Triceps Extension sitting on Stability Ball

Sitting on ball drop arms down and up.  Keep elbows facing forwards and drop down pull up using the back of the arms.


6. Plank on stability ball
There are two options for planks.  Put feet on stability if you want more advanced option. 2nd picture is also challenging you put forearms on stability ball.  Hold 30 seconds-1 minute.

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