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Instructions
- Seat yourself on the floor. for best results.
- Straddle an exercise ball between both legs and lower your hips down toward the floor. for best results.
- Hug your arms around the ball to support your body. Adjust your legs so that your feet are flat on the floor and your knees line up over your ankles. Keep a good grip on the ball so it doesn't roll away from you and send you back onto your buttocks. for best results.
Related Muscle Groups
- Lower Back
See exercises for Lower Back · Learn about the Lower Back - Calves (secondary)
See exercises for Calves · Learn about the Calves - Glutes (secondary)
See exercises for Glutes · Learn about the Glutes