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
