Advanced Fit Ball Exercises For Core Strength.
A fit ball, also known as an exercise ball, is a soft elastic ball of approximately 35-85cm diameter that is filled with air. Fit ball exercises provide more options for core strength than a stationary exercise program.
Used commonly in gyms and for rehabilitation, fit balls are used to create an unstable and challenging surface on which to perform exercises.
The body’s response to the unstable surface provided by the fit ball results in the engagement of more muscle groups at the same time, resulting a much more effective workout compared with simple floor exercises.
For a fun core strength workout try these advanced exercises to engage your core muscles, back muscles, shoulder muscles and buttock muscles.
Advanced exercises such as these should only be attempted by those who have experience exercising with a fit ball and have completed some basic fit ball exercises previously.
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The Superman
Target Muscles: Internal Obliques and External Obliques.
Superman Position 1 Superman Start Position Superman Position 2 Find out how to do the Superman advanced fit ball abdominal exercise to target you core muscles’.
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The Chest Lift
Target Muscles: Back Extensors.
Chest Lift Start Position Chest Lift Finish Position Learn how to do the Chest Lift advanced fit ball exercise to help strengthen your back muscles.
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The Double Leg Lift
Double Leg Lift Start Position Double Leg Lift Finish Position See how to execute the Double Leg Lift fit ball exercise at home or at the gym for a firmer ‘but’.
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The Knee Tuck
Target Muscles: Abdominal Muscles and Shoulder Muscles.
Knee Tuck Start Position Knee Tuck Finish Position Read how the Knee Tuck abdominal exercise is performed correctly in order to strengthen your abdominal muscles and shoulder muscles.
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The Pinnacle
Target Muscles: Abdominal Muscles and Shoulder Muscles.
Pinnacle Start Position Pinnacle Finish Position Read how to do the Pinnacle abdominal exercise for stronger core muscles and to help strengthen your shoulder muscles.
Disclaimer & Warning
Fit balls are an easy and effective home exercise option to improve strength, stability and balance. Fit balls can be used by people of all ages and health conditions. While there are many benefits of exercising on an unstable surface such as a fit ball, be certain to check with your local health practitioner or fitness trainer to ensure you have the right exercises to suit your current health status.
When purchasing a fit ball, be sure to opt for a ball that is made of high quality plastic and is graded as burst resistant.
These advanced fit ball exercises are a guide to help with understanding the different ways using a fit ball can help to improve core strength and target the different muscles through specific exercises.