Swiss Ball Jackknives

Exercise Overview

This is a core strengthening exercise that is also use to dissociate lumbar flexion from hip flexion. Start in a tall plank position with your shins on a Swiss ball and hands placed below the shoulders. Pull the knees towards your chest while keeping the spine neutral. Slowly extend the hips to return to starting position to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved

CoreTransverse AbdominisIliopsoas

Related Conditions

Hip Spine SyndromeInternal Snapping Hip SyndromeHip ImpingementIliopsoas Tendinitis / TendinopathySuperficial Front Line Dysfunction

Equipment Needed

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