Physio Ball Roll-Out

Exercise demonstration

Starting position

Kneel on the mat with the ball in front of you and place the palms on top of it.

How to perform the exercise

Roll the ball forward as the shoulders extend until the elbows approach the ball. Pause briefly, then use the trunk and shoulders to return to the upright kneeling position.

Coaching points

Keep the pelvis, spine and head controlled through the reach. Shorten the rollout if you cannot maintain that alignment.

Equipment: Physio ball and exercise mat
Book difficulty level: 4 of 5

Progressions and related exercises

• 6.112 Physio Ball Trunk Rotation (III)

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