How to do it
Press your hips firmly into the ball before each extension.
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Lie face down on a stability ball with your feet hip-width apart and anchored.
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Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
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Slowly raise your upper body by extending your back, keeping your neck neutral.
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Pause at the top, then lower back down to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that you move through a full range of motion and avoid hyperextending your back at the top of the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Craning the neck upward during the extension
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the lift
- ✕Bouncing off the ball for upward momentum