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Swiss Ball Jackknife

Intermediate

Swiss Ball Jackknife

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Swiss Ball Jackknife primarily strengthens the upper and lower abdominal muscles, particularly the transversus abdominis muscle.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Take a push-up position with your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart and your shins on the Swiss ball. Belt core. Form a straight line from shoulders to legs.
  • Step 2

    Roll the ball inward by bending your legs and pulling it up with your feet until your thighs touch your stomach. Return the ball to its original position.

Muscle Groups

Swiss Ball Jackknife targets Abs, Hips, Obliques as seen below.

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Exercise Tip

  • Don't let your hips drop as you move.