Swiss ball rollouts on knees (Strength)

Swiss ball rollouts on knees (Strength)

What you should feel?? When performed correctly, you will most likely feel a stretch at the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles. A mild amount of discomfort is usually allowed however should be discussed and decided on in consultation with your physiotherapist.

Instructions:

  • Start by kneeling on a towel with your elbows on a swiss ball
  • Ensuring your body is in a straight line and stable, perform a small movement of the ball forwards
  • Focus on preventing the lower back from arching by contracting your abdominals
  • Then roll the ball back to the starting position
  • The further you roll the ball, the harder the exercise becomes

Main muscles targeted:

  • Abdominals
  • Core
  • Latissimus dorsi

Main benefits:

Abdominals Core Latissimus dorsi