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Exercise ball exercises

An exercise ball adds an unstable surface for curls, rollouts, crunches and bridges.

10 moves6 with 3D demosBeginner 6Intermediate 2Advanced 2

Beginner exercise ball exercises 6

Ball back extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBall back extensionBeginner · Exercise ballCrunch with the legs on a ball demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCrunch with the legs on a ballBeginner · Exercise ballExercise ball crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoExercise ball crunchBeginner · Exercise ballPhysioball Hip Bridge demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoPhysioball Hip BridgeBeginner · Exercise ballBall Leg CurlBeginner · Exercise ballCable Russian TwistsBeginner · A cable machine + Exercise ball

Intermediate exercise ball exercises 2

Downward Facing BalanceIntermediate · Exercise ballWeighted Ball Side BendIntermediate · Exercise ball

Advanced exercise ball exercises 2

Push-up with the feet on an exercise ball demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoPush-up with the feet on an exercise ballAdvanced · Exercise ballStability ball knee tuck demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStability ball knee tuckAdvanced · Exercise ball

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Questions people ask

What are good exercise ball exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Ball back extension, Crunch with the legs on a ball, Exercise ball crunch. There are 6 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.