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Stability Ball Hip Extension

This exercise utilizes both the hamstrings and glutes.  If you do this exercise and your hamstrings cramp up then your glutes may not be firing properly.

  • Place bottom of feet on SB so that knees and hips are about 90 degrees.
  • Place arms out to the side.
  • Low Push feet down into the ball. Ball should not move.
  • Raise hips so that they are in line with the knees and shoulders.
  • Try not to use the elbows to lift body.
  • To make harder bring arms closer to body.