Another great abdominal exercise to do with a stability ball is the ab leg raise. This is performed by lying on your back on the floor, and placing the ball between your legs. Next, grasp the ball on either side using your feet, and place your arms out to your sides with palms down for stability. Now lift your legs along with the ball until your legs are perpendicular to the floor and your hips are flexed at a 90 degree angle. Finish by lowering your legs back to the floor to finish one repetition. For increased intensity, attempt to keep from resting the ball on the floor and stop an inch or two above it. Do 12 – 15 reps for a complete set. So what are you waiting for, let’s get started!
Melissa Allen, BS, CPT, CES. Please visit my website at http://www.optimumcondition.org/services/sastm.html
