HOW TO…
- Position yourself belly down on top of a stability ball.
- Place your feet on the floor, and your body from the hips upward on the ball.
- Keep your core tight and straighten your body.
- Next, stretch both your arms and lift them in the air until your body is completely straight.
- Hold this position for 2 seconds, and then lower your arms and upper body to release tension from your core.
Note: The purpose of the Stability Ball Plank Lifts is to exercise the core muscles. The combination of balancing on the ball and straightening the body achieves just that. Try to experiment with the position of the ball under your pelvis a bit to find the best spot for the plank.
Goal: Aim to repeat the plank lift 20 times in sequence.
Variation: Too difficult? Limit the lift of your arms and upper body. Try to increase your core strength first using a regular low plank.