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Downward Facing Balance

Downward Facing Balance is a intermediate strength exercise using exercise ball. It works the glutes, with help from the abdominals and hamstrings.

intermediateexercise ballstatic movementisolationstrength

Main muscles
glutes
Also works
abdominals, hamstrings

How to do it

  1. Lie facedown on top of an exercise ball.
  2. While resting on your stomach on the ball, walk your hands forward along the floor and lift your legs, extending your elbows and knees.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

Downward Facing Balance: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin