Beginner
Swiss Ball Plank Leg Lift
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Swiss Ball Plank Leg Lift targets your core and upper body, emphasizing the triceps, chest, and shoulders. The leg lift component of the movement improves stability throughout the glutes and hamstrings.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Start in a push-up position with the back of your forearms resting on the ball for stability, hands clasped and tucked under your chin. Your legs should be fully extended behind you; your feet should be slightly wider than your shoulders. Your body forms a straight line from head to heels. -
Step 2
Tighten your core muscles, lift one leg off the floor, hold for a short time and return to the starting position. Continue lifting the same leg until you have completed all the reps. Then switch legs.
Muscle Groups
Swiss Ball Plank Leg Lift targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Obliques, Pecs, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise Tip
- Do not raise your hips too much and do not lower them too low.
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