SWISS BALL HIP THRUSTER

This is a hip extension strengthening exercise that utilizes a Swiss Ball. A Swiss Ball is used to challenge both lumbar spine and hip stability. Support your upper back with a stability ball and set up your feet so that they are at least shoulder width apart. Place your hands behind your head or on pelvis. Prior to lifting the hips be sure to keep the core braced to hold a neutral spine. Lift the pelvis off the ground by driving the heels into the ground and engaging the muscles of the buttock. Lower the hips back down to the ground and repeat as necessary.

Muscles Involved:

• Gluteus Maximus

• Hamstrings

• Erector Spinae

Related Conditions:

• Non-specific Low Back Pain

• External Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

• Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome

• Hip Osteoarthritis

• Functional Hip Impingement

• Hip Labral Tear

• Femoral Acetabular Impingement

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