Swiss Ball Straight Leg Bridge
SWISS BALL STRAIGHT LEG BRIDGE
This is a stability and proprioception exercise for the muscles and joints of the posterior chain. Start by placing the heels of both feet on a stability ball and lie down on your back. Lift the pelvis off of the ground while keeping the core braced to maintain a neutral spine. Keep the knees straight to engage the muscles on the back of your thigh, hip, and low back. Hold for up to 2-5 seconds and slowly lower the pelvis back down to the ground.
Muscles Involved:
Gluteus Maximus
Posterior Chain
Erector Spinae
Hamstrings
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
Hamstring Strain
Hamstring Tendinitis
Yoga Butt
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome (SIJ Syndrome)