Best Advanced Lower Back Workouts With Stability Swiss Ball

The Stability Ball Back Extension strengthens your lower back and core using a stability ball for an added challenge. This exercise helps improve overall stability and posture.

How to do it

1. Lie face down on a stability ball with your hips on top and your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor.
2. Place your hands behind your head, keeping your shoulders back and chest up.
3. Engage your glutes and lower back to lift your torso until it aligns with your hips.
4. Hold briefly at the top, then lower your torso back to the starting position.
5. Keep your core tight and maintain good posture throughout the movement.

The Stability Ball Hyperextension strengthens your lower back and improves core stability. Using a stability ball makes the exercise more challenging and helps engage your back muscles effectively.

How to do it

1. Lie face down on a stability ball with your hips on the ball and legs extended, pressing your feet against a wall.
2. Cross your arms over your chest and relax your upper body over the ball.
3. Lift your shoulders up as high as you can by pressing your hips into the ball.
4. Lower your shoulders back to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Weighted Ball Hyperextension is a challenging exercise that works the lower back and core muscles by using a stability ball. It increases strength and endurance by adding resistance beyond regular hyperextensions.

How to do it

1. Kneel tall facing the stability ball, securing your feet under a stable object or with a partner's help.
2. Lie over the stability ball with your legs extended, leaving your shoulders hanging off the edge.
3. Hold a weight close to your chest and tighten your core to keep your back straight.
4. Lift your shoulders by pushing your hips forward while keeping the ball still.
5. Lower back to the starting position.