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Oblique Fitness Ball Hip Rolls Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Novice + Moderate External Oblique None Balance Tone
Focused Novice + Moderate External Oblique None Balance Tone
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A fitness ball
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Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the oblique muscles

Oblique Fitness Ball Hip Rolls Alternating Technique

Oblique Fitness Ball Hip Rolls Focused Technique
Alt Oblique Fitness Ball Hip Rolls
Focused Oblique Fitness Ball Hip Rolls
Alternating Technique - Start by sitting down on the floor in an area that will provide enough room to perform the exercise. Lay down onto the floor and place the balls of your feet and your calf's onto the fitness ball. Place your hands flat onto the floor in a diagonal position and start the exercise when ready. You will be focusing on one side of your oblique muscles at a time starting with your weaker side first. Inhale as you roll your hips to one side in a slow, controlled manner allowing the fitness ball to roll with you. Keep your upper body flat to the floor with your legs strong in the L-shape position. Stop when your feel your oblique muscles stretch and do not allow your knees to touch the floor. Exhale as you rotate your hips back to the starting position again in a controlled manner allowing the fitness ball to roll smoothly. Repeat this technique in the other direction.
Focused Technique - As before start by sitting down on the floor in an area that will provide enough room to perform the exercise. Again lay down onto the floor and place your feet and calf's onto the fitness ball. Position your legs in a L-shape position with your arms flat on the floor and start the exercise once you have found your balance. This time you will be concentrating on one side of your oblique muscles at a time starting with your weaker side first. Inhale as you roll your hips to down to one side keeping your legs solid allowing the fitness ball to roll with the movement. Stop when you feel your oblique muscles stretch and do not allow your knees to touch the floor. Exhale as you rotate your hips back to the starting position again in a controlled manner until your hips are back in the starting position. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating this technique again in the same direction.

Oblique Fitness Ball Hip Rolls Alternating Technique Video

Oblique Fitness Ball Hip Rolls Focused Technique Video