Muscles used in this exercise

Core muscles, abdominal muscles, hip flexor muscles (Iliacus and Psoas), and pelvic floor muscles.

Purpose

This is a higher grade strengthening of your core and abdominal. It helps to rehabilitate hip flexor injuries, hip instability, and pelvic issues.

To do this exercise

• Sitting on the ball in neutral spine, lean back so that you are extending through your hips.

• Keep a neutral spine as you lean back.

• Try and rotate through your thoracic spine while keeping your lower back stable.