In a push-up position with the ankles on a stability ball, the knees pull in toward the chest as the ball rolls forward, then push back out: ACE rates the ball knee tuck advanced, against intermediate for the reverse crunch, and the NSCA puts the ball jackknife among its advanced core moves.
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Leg raise family
Stability ball knee tuck
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In a push-up position with the ankles on a stability ball, the knees pull in toward the chest as the ball rolls forward, then push back out: ACE rates the ball knee tuck advanced, against intermediate for the reverse crunch, and the NSCA puts the ball jackknife among its advanced core moves.
DemandHard
Equipment requiredExercise ball + Floor space
Muscle focusAbs · Hip flexors · Shoulders · Chest
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
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How to move
Get into a push-up position on straight arms, the ankles up on a stability ball behind, the body in one line.
Pull the knees in toward the chest, the hips rising as the ball rolls forward.
Push the legs back out to straight, the upper body staying still.
Form cues
Keep the shoulders over the hands.
Don't let the hips sag as the legs straighten.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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