Kneeling Back Extension on Stability Ball — start position
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Kneeling Back Extension on Stability Ball — end position
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Core / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

Kneeling Back Extension on Stability Ball

Kneeling behind a stability ball, drape the torso over it and raise the chest to train the spinal erectors.

At a glance

Primary
Lower back (erectors)
Secondary
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Stability ball
Movement pattern
Spinal extension
Level
Beginner
Type
Core, Isolation (single joint), Balance / unstable

How to do it

  1. Kneel behind a stability ball and drape your torso over it, arms relaxed at the sides of the ball.
  2. Brace your core.
  3. Raise your chest up off the ball by extending your spine until your torso is upright.
  4. Pause, then roll back down over the ball under control.

Tips

  • Move slowly without jerking.
  • Do not overarch at the top.

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Muscles worked

Neck (Front)Upper traps (Front)Front delts (Front)Side delts (Front)Chest (Front)Serratus anterior (Front)Biceps (Front)Forearms & grip (Front)Abs (Front)Obliques (Front)Hip flexors (Front)Quads (Front)Adductors (Front)Shins (tibialis) (Front)Calves (Front)Outer shins (peroneals) (Front)Feet (arch & toes) (Front)Neck (Back)Upper traps (Back)Upper back (rhomboids, mid/lower traps) (Back)Rear delts (Back)Side delts (Back)Rotator cuff (Back)Lats (Back)Lower back (erectors) — primary (Back)Triceps (Back)Forearms & grip (Back)Hip abductors (glute med) (Back)Glutes — secondary (Back)Hamstrings — secondary (Back)Adductors (Back)Calves (Back)
FrontBack
  • Primary: Lower back (erectors)
  • Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings

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