Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 10-15 Reps
Lie on an exercise ball with the curvature of your lower back pressed against the exercise ball.. Place your hands lightly against the sides of your head or cross them in front of your chest. Place your feet flat on the floor, your knees at a 90 degree angle. This is the starting position. Slowly raise your shoulders and upper back by contracting your abdominals until you feel the contraction in your abs.. Exhale during this movement. The lower back should remain in contact with the ball. Hold this position for 2-3 seconds. Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
Step 3
Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Lie on an exercise ball with the curvature of your lower back pressed against the exercise ball.. Place your hands lightly against the sides of your head or cross them in front of your chest. Place your feet flat on the floor, your knees at a 90 degree angle.