How to Do the Downward Facing Balance

Intermediate · Exercise Ball · Targets Glutes, Abdominals, Hamstrings

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Downward Facing Balance demonstration
💪 Glutes, Abdominals, Hamstrings🏋️ Exercise Ball📊 Intermediate🏷️ Strength

How to perform it

  1. Lie facedown on top of an exercise ball.
  2. While resting on your stomach on the ball, walk your hands forward along the floor and lift your legs, extending your elbows and knees.

Muscles worked

The Downward Facing Balance primarily targets your Glutes, with support from your Abdominals, Hamstrings. You'll need exercise ball.

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