- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Equipment Needed: Triad or other squishy ball, Mat (The ball shown in this video is the Ribbed Inflatable Ball, 8-10” (21cm-26cm) and I love using the Contrology Folding Mat.)
- Reps: 5-10
- Warning: Not ideal for some neck or back issues.
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Double Leg Stretch (Ab Series 2/5) with the Squishy Ball
Double Leg Stretch on the Mat with the Squishy Ball will be one of the more challenging and informative exercises. The ball can help you curl up high enough but also could be inviting to lean back on it or pop off it. However, if you use the Squishy Ball correctly, you’ll learn the strength you need to rock the Double Leg Stretch without the ball.
Lift the crown of your head as your arms go overhead to keep from resting or arching.
Typically done from Single Leg Stretch with the Squishy Ball. The ball should be between your shoulders on your upper back. Play with the best spot for you so that it’s not just under your neck but not so low that you’re almost sitting up. You want the ball to help you find your chest curl and not feel it in your neck. Your pelvis should be easily on the mat and center pulling towards the mat. Knees bent into your chest. One hand on each shin, elbows bent wide to the side.
Pull on your shins two times from your upper back. Inhale to reach your arms straight overhead and your legs out to the high diagonal. Heels hugging together and toes apart. Circle the arms around as you bend your knees in and repeat.
As your arms and legs reach use the ball to help you keep your chest curl without arching your back. After 3-5 reps transition into Single Straight Leg Stretch or rest with feet on the mat and back over the ball.
Be sure to check out more of my Squishy Ball workout videos. I want to help you continue your Squishy Ball training!
