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Upper Body Exercises: Balance Ball
This is a modified yoga pose that will help you become aware of your balance centers. You can use this exercise to practice handstands as well, because it helps you get used to being somewhat upside down. It is also a great exercise for your chest, abs and arms.
Do this exercise (and all of our exercises) without shoes on. Shoes interrupt your natural balance and you will not be able to hold this pose as well wearing them.
- Get into a crouched position and place your hands on the ground in front of you at shoulder’s width.
- Put the inside of your knees at the point of your elbows.
- Lean forward, gently pushing off with your feet, until they are completely off the ground.
- Don’t bow your elbows out. This will create too much strain on your arms. Keep them parallel to each other and use your chest muscles to absorb most of your body weight.
- If you are having trouble balancing, try to hold it for a few seconds, then let your feet rest back on the ground and repeat a few times so you become familiar with the pose.
- Breathe naturally.
- Hold as long as you can!
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