Constantly when I'm training for balance or core strength. I use them with my clients all the time as well, especially those who are sport training. Usually after each workout I'll do some movements on it (standing) to make sure my brain is still used to it.
Anything you can do on a bench you can do on a ball. I use them for things like:
Cable Presses/Flyes - lift one leg for a good stability challenge
Push-ups
Planks (feet on floor, extend straight up with elbow supported by ball)
Reverse Crunches (hold onto something behind your head)
Standing on it and squatting (this is my fav - makes heads turn)
Try this one: Stability Squats
Sit on the ball with feet flat on the floor and roll your body down until your butt is almost touching the floor. Lift one leg and extend it straight out. Using your remaining leg, press yourself up and down while maintaining your balance. If you can get 10 of these per side without falling off of the ball you know you have excellent stability.
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