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Stability Ball Exercises

Browse all stability ball exercises for strength training.

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Ball Leg Curl

The Ball Leg Curl is a bodyweight exercise using a stability ball to target the posterior chain. It challenges hamstring and glute strength while requiring core stability to control the movement.

Hamstrings
Glutes
Beginner

Chest Stretch on Stability Ball

The Chest Stretch on a Stability Ball is a flexibility exercise that targets the pectoral muscles and anterior shoulder. It uses the unstable surface of the ball to allow a deeper, more controlled stretch, helping to improve posture and upper body mobility.

Chest
Shoulders
Beginner

Downward Facing Balance

Lie facedown on top of an exercise ball.

Glutes
Core
Hamstrings
Intermediate

Exercise Ball Crunch

Lie on an exercise ball with your lower back curvature pressed against the spherical surface of the ball. Your feet should be bent at the knee and pressed firmly against the floor. The upper torso should be hanging off the top of the ball. The arms should either be kept alongside the body or crossed on top of your chest as these positions avoid neck strains (as opposed to the hands behind the back of the head position).

Core
Beginner

Exercise Ball Pull-In

Place an exercise ball nearby and lay on the floor in front of it with your hands on the floor shoulder width apart in a push-up position.

Core
Beginner

Hug A Ball

Seat yourself on the floor.

Lower Back
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Physioball Hip Bridge

Lay on a ball so that your upper back is on the ball with your hips unsupported. Both feet should be flat on the floor, hip width apart or wider. This will be your starting position.

Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball

Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart from each other holding your torso up at arms length.

Chest
Shoulders
Triceps
Intermediate

Pyramid

Start off by rolling your torso forward onto the ball so your hips rest on top of the ball and become the highest point of your body.

Lower Back
Shoulders
Beginner

Torso Rotation

Stand upright holding an exercise ball with both hands. Extend your arms so the ball is straight out in front of you. This will be your starting position.

Core
Beginner

Weighted Ball Hyperextension

To begin, lie down on an exercise ball with your torso pressing against the ball and parallel to the floor. The ball of your feet should be pressed against the floor to help keep you balanced. Place a weighted plate under your chin or behind your neck. This is the starting position.

Lower Back
Glutes
Hamstrings
Intermediate

Weighted Ball Side Bend

To begin, lie down on an exercise ball with your left side of the torso (waist, hips and shoulder) pressed against the ball.

Core
Intermediate