Fit Ball Pike Exercise

Everyone has seen how to do crunches on a fit/stability ball. (If you have any questions let me know.) In order to keep your routine fresh you may need to try some new moves and keep your body guessing...so it is constantly working! Try this pike position exercise. Starting in the same position you use for push ups;

• Hands/Arms are directly over your shoulders, NOT your head!
• Body is straight and tight
  
• Feet and shins are firmly planted in the ball.
• Don't forget to breathe!
  

Using a rolling motion, contract your abs, curl your back and roll your feet across the ball until you are in a pike position,(shown below) then roll back down to starting position. Try 2 sets of 10.

TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

If you don't have enough core strength to pike completely in half don't fret. This is just something to work toward. If you want to make it easier start by putting the ball further up your legs. The closer it is to your core the less work your core is doing. Roll up and try to get your rear end in the air. Practice balancing with your arms and moving the ball. It takes balance and practice. Have fun and see how far you can go!