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prone trunk extension stretch on swiss ball - beginner Trunk exercise
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  • beginner

prone trunk extension stretch on swiss ball

roll forward on swiss ball to extend trunk while hands stabilize, stretching anterior chest and abdomen

Starting position
sitting, prone
Joints
shoulder, lumbar spine, thoracic spine
Muscles
hip flexors, rectus abdominis, pectoralis major
Equipment
swiss ball
Goal
mobility, stretching
Type
active, passive

How it is done

Sit on the swiss ball with feet on the floor. Roll forward on the ball so that upper body on the ball, hold the ball by the side by hands. Feel for the stretch on the front of chest and stomach, hold and release the stretch to starting position and repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.