Downward Facing Balance

Downward Facing Balance — Start position — Start position

Downward Facing Balance — End position — End position

Region: Hip & Glute
Equipment: Exercise Ball
Category: Strength
Level: Intermediate
Mechanic: isolation
Force: static

Muscles worked

glutes
abdominals
hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Lie facedown on top of an exercise ball.
While resting on your stomach on the ball, walk your hands forward along the floor and lift your legs, extending your elbows and knees.

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