Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | fitness ball |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
In prone position place waist on fitnessball. Stabilize position with hands pressed against sides of fitnessball. Place feet wider than shoulderwide on floor and extend legs.Execution
Extend hip to raise one leg as high as possible. Keep leg straight throughout motion. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg | Starting Position Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/33/1533.jpg)
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![Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg | Ending Position Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/34/1534.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Gluteus Maximus |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Hamstrings | Erector Spinae | Obliques | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoid, Anterior |
![Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg | Muscles Front Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/23/823.jpg)
Front
![Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg | Muscles Rear Fitness Ball Hip Extension, Prone, Straight Leg Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/24/824.jpg)
Rear
![High End Visualizations](../../template/images/banner/sa_bodytrainer_tv_banner.png)