BAC Training Tip - Bicycle with the Soft Gym Overball

This exercise was taken from Caroline Creager's new book, The Intrinisic Core: using the soft gym overball.

Bicycle on the Soft Foam Overball

Instructions: Lie on back with knees bent. Place foam ball beneath sacrum (pelvis). Gently draw lower abdomen toward spine and raise both feet off floor, one bent knee at a time. Slowly straighten legs and point toes. Move legs in a bicycle motion. Bend knees and return to starting position.

Benefits: Strengthens abdominal, and leg muscles

Repeat: 1 – 3 sets, 6 – 12 repetitions each side

Frequency: 2 – 3 times per week



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