Wednesday, 8 September 2010   15:52
Fitness Manager's Pick
Stability Ball Pull Over with Weight

Benefits:

  • Core, chest, back and shoulders
  • Great power exercise

Preparation:

  • Sitting on Stability Ball holding med ball (weight relative 5-10% of max strength in this area) draw in navel towards spine and squeeze glutes.
  • Slowly walk out both feet and lean back onto Stability Ball, allowing head and shoulders to rest on ball.
  • With core activated lift hips up level with shoulders and knees-bridge position and maintain. 

Movement:

  • With the Stability Ball overhead, slowly extend the arms up to a position perpendicular to the ground (as shown).
  • Slowly lower with the arms straight so that the arms are parallel with the ground (as shown).
  • Repeat for the desired number of reps.

*Please speak with a member of the fitness team to ensure you are using proper form at all times.