Stability exists on a continuum with machines at one end, and lifting free weights while balancing
on a stability ball at the other end.
Not exact matches
You know how to do a cobra pose in yoga class, so how about trying it
at home
on your
stability ball?
If you walk into any fitness gym or a physical therapy office, chances are you will find
at least one exercise
ball (also known as a
stability ball, physio
ball, Swiss
ball, or yoga
ball)
on their floor.
Another study from that year looked
at circuit training performed with either stable exercises or movements done
on a Bosu
ball (half a
stability ball, with the other half flat surface) and a suspension trainer.
If you plan
on using the
stability ball to replace a bench, make sure you get a durable one that has
at least a 1000 - 2000 lb weight capacity.
The obliques also work
at maximum capacity when you perform side crunches
on a
stability ball or side planks.
Assessing the effect of surface
stability, Bressel et al. (2009) explored erector spinae muscle activity when performing the conventional deadlift
at 50 % of 1RM, either standing
on the floor or standing
on a BOSU
ball.
Assessing the effect of surface
stability, Willardson et al. (2009) explored the muscle activity of the abdominals when performing the conventional deadlift with a stable base (
at 50 % and 75 % of 1RM) and when standing
on a BOSU
ball (50 % of 1RM).