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exercise ball back extension with hands behind head

A back exercise for your spine, done with stability ball. Watch the demo, read the tips, then see how many sets and reps suit your goal.

Target muscle
Spine
Type of move
Strength
Difficulty
Beginner friendly
exercise ball back extension with hands behind head demonstration
DemoLoops continuously · watch a few reps for the full path

Tips for any strength move

How to do it well

  1. Warm up the area with a lighter set first.

  2. Move through a range you can control, without pain.

  3. Breathe out on the hard part of each rep.

  4. Stop a rep or two before your form breaks down.

Sets and reps for your goal · beginner

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2 × 12–15rest 45 s
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2 × 12–15rest 60 s
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2 × 10–15rest 75 s
Get stronger
2 × 5–8rest 90 s
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