Weighted Stability Ball Back Extension

Body region

• Back
• Glutes

Equipment

• Stability Ball

Technique

1. Lie face down with your hips resting on the ball, holding a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest.
2. Lower your torso over the ball, then lift until head, hips and heels line up.
3. Lower slowly and keep the weight tight to the chest.

Cues

• Start light; the lower back tires quickly with load.
• Stop at a straight line.

Common mistakes

• Holding the weight away from the chest.
• Over-arching at the top.

Alternatives

• Back Extension
• Superman