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Downward Facing Balance

Strength · Exercise ball · Intermediate
Downward Facing Balance, starting positionDownward Facing Balance, end position

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.

Works

Glutes

Also: Abdominals, Hamstrings

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

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