Abs exercise · stability ball
Prone Twist on Stability Ball
The prone twist on stability ball is a stability ball exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques and lower back assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques, lower back
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the prone twist on stability ball
- Start by lying face down on a stability ball with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes touching the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
- Engage your core muscles and slowly lift your upper body off the ball, keeping your back straight.
- Rotate your torso to one side, bringing your shoulder towards your hip. Keep your hips and legs stable throughout the movement.
- Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat the rotation to the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The obliques and lower back work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every stability ball exercise.
