Stability-Ball Front Plank
Strengthen your core with a Stability-Ball Front Plank! Improve balance and stability in this challenging variation of the classic plank.
The Stability-Ball Front Plank mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. You'll need: exercise ball.
Required Equipment
Stability-Ball Front Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Stability-Ball Front Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Stability-Ball Front Plank
Place your forearms on top of a stability ball and extend your legs straight behind you with your toes on the floor.
Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to create a straight line from your head to your heels.
Keep your gaze slightly forward and maintain a neutral spine without letting your hips sag.
Breathe steadily and hold this position for the desired duration while keeping the ball stable.
Stability-Ball Front Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Stability-Ball Front Plank work?
The Stability-Ball Front Plank mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Stability-Ball Front Plank?
Exercise ball.
What are some Stability-Ball Front Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Balance-Board, Stability-Ball Cobra Pose, Stability-Ball Dead Bug and Exercise Ball Body Saw.
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