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Course: PHRE 3043 – Functional Movement Movement Pattern: Core | stabilization Target: Rectus Abdominus Synergist(s): Latissimus Dorsi, Transverse Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions: Plank Progressions:

Equipment: Stability Ball
Description:
  1. Kneel in front of a stability ball with your knees hip-width apart.
  2. Place your forearms on the ball, hands in loose fists.
  3. Keeping your back flat, brace your core and slowly roll the ball away from you by straightening your arms
  4. Extend as far as you can without allowing your hips to drop
  5. Pause, then bend your elbows to roll the ball back to start.
  6. Repeat.

Variation

To make this exercise more challenging, perform from a full plank position.

Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Sagging lower back
Spotting:
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