Exercises of the Week #15 - Level 2 of Holiday Exercises on the Yoga Ball

This exercises builds on the strengthening and stabilizing of last weeks exercise. For gym rats and avid exercises, this exercise will be a fun addition to workouts.

Good move for the gym with out a free motion cable cross, great for at the at-home gym. Simple to execute, and effective.

+ Ball on abs, back is active in slight extension, notice how no part of back is over contracting, very important. There is no bouncing, only a controlled quality of motion. No snapping speedy contractions.

+ Legs are softly bent, not completely straight.

+ Starting with light weight (5-10lbs) to get the feeling of the entire exercise, feel shoulder blades connect with tension to the tension holding the spine together

+ Bend the elbow slightly and squeeze the arms up towards the ceiling, notice the pace of exercise and mimic.

2-3 sets of 10-15 rep weight. You will feel what muscles it works, hehe..