Raising and lowering the upper body in prone position ► hyperextension

Individual work

Prone position on the exercise ball, arms bent next to the head, toes on the floor to stabilise the body, raise and lower the upper body.

Attention:
Do not rest your chest completely on the exercise ball.

Lighten:
Cross your arms on your chest; lift your upper body less; only hold the position with your upper body raised.

Harden:
Stretch out your arms; hold additional weight in a high position, on your arms/in your hands/on your chest.

1 exercise ball

2 weight cuffs/weight balls/1-2 dumbbells/1 weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)