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Gym Ball Core Workout
Ten Exercises in Ten Minutes 


 
This brief but intensive and continuous series of exercises compiled, practiced and taught by Dr. Carb tones and strengthens the core muscles including the upper, lower and deep abdominals, the back extensors, and the gluteals, plus the hamstrings and quadriceps.  The benefit of the workout is better support of your body's frame in good posture when at rest, performing activities of daily living, or participating in sports and recreation. The purpose of the ball is to create a semi-unstable environment for the stomach, back, hip, leg, and arm muscles to stabilize while performing the various positions and movements.  Be sure to get personalized instruction before you attempt this workout.
 


Back Hinge


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Back Hinge - 1
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Back Hinge - 2
 
 
Extensors


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Extensors - 1
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Extensors - 2
 
 
Back Twister


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Back Twister - 1
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Back Twister - 2
 
 
Arm/Leg Reach


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Arm/Leg Reach - 1
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Arm/Leg Reach - 2
 
 
Stability Plank


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Stability Plank - 1
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Stability Plank - 2
Ab Crunch


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Ab Crunch - 1
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Ab Crunch - 2
 
 
Front Twister


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Front Twister - 1
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Front Twister - 2
 
 
Front Hinge


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Front Hinge - 1
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Front Hinge - 2
 
 
Leg Curls


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Leg Curls - 1


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Leg Curls - 2
 
 
Ball Exchange


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Ball Exchange - 1
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Ball Exchnage - 2
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Ball Exchange - 3

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