How to do a Stability Ball Back Extension
Reviewed by JP Michelsen, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
About Stability Ball Back Extension
Target muscles worked
Instructions for Proper Form
This exercise is a variation of the more standard back extension. This variation utilizes a stability ball to add more instability to the movement making this a more challenging variation. This is a great exercise for improving lower back strength and core stability.
- Position your hips on top of the stability ball with the balls of your feet firmly planted on the floor shoulder-width apart.
- Place your hands behind your head to keep your shoulders back and your chest up.
- Engage your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back to raise your torso. Drive your hips forwards into the stability ball until your torso aligns with your hips and feet.
- Hold this position for a moment at the top of the movement.
- Slowly allow your torso to descend back to the starting position.
- Maintain good posture by keeping your core engaged, shoulders back and chest up.
- You should feel the tension in your lower back, glutes and hamstrings.
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