Core plank with ball roll
Muscles used in this exercise
Your core, abdominal, hip, and back muscles are working eccentrically to control your movement, and your shoulder muscles are activated to keep you balanced on the ball.
Purpose
This is a higher-level exercise to work on your core control. Your ability to complete this exercise acts as a hallmark of good strength to the core, back, and hip.
To do this exercise
Start in a kneeling position with your arms resting on a ball.
Lean forward by straightening through your hips.
Make sure you maintain a neutral spine as you slide forward on the ball.
Nicole Chen
Nicole holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Macquarie University, with a special interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injury management.
Outside of work, she enjoys staying active at the gym, exploring new recipes, and relaxing with a good book. Her interests reflect her holistic approach to patient care, balancing physical health with overall wellness.