Stability Ball Prone Leg Lift Exercise

Video Transcript

"This is the prone two-legged lift. This is a great core functional exercise using the stability ball. So we're really going to focus on strengthening the lower back, the glutes, as we stabilize our upper body. So think total body through this exercise. Come on down on top of your ball. Place your hands directly underneath your shoulders and find your balance point by lifting your legs up, and you might have a little bit of play area on the ball. Point your toes and lengthen out through your legs. Pull your shoulder blades back and down, like you're sliding your shoulder blades into your back pockets, and you want to keep in mind that you want to keep your head, neck and spine in alignment by lengthening out through the crown of your head. Just simply lift your legs from your hip area, so you're really focusing on your lower back and your glutes, and depending on your flexibility, that will determine how high your legs can come. Again, do not forget about your core, pull that belly in, so you keep everything nice and tight and engaged. Continue to perform this exercise until you fatigue your muscles. That is the two-legged prone lift."