gentle prone twist on stability ball

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with stability ball.

gentle prone twist on stability ball demonstration
gentle prone twist on stability ball — demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Stability Ball

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Obliques, Lower Back

How to do gentle prone twist on stability ball

  1. Start by lying face down on a stability ball with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes touching the ground.

  2. Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.

  3. Engage your core muscles and slowly lift your upper body off the ball, keeping your back straight.

  4. Rotate your torso to one side, bringing your shoulder towards your hip. Keep your hips and legs stable throughout the movement.

  5. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

  6. (gentle variation) Repeat the rotation to the other side.

  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ObliquesLower Back

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