The hip raise with head on Swiss ball builds strength and stability in the hips, hamstrings, and glutes. Performing the exercise with a Swiss ball, an unstable surface, increases the exercise difficulty.
Instructions
Lie on your back, placing your head and upper back on a Swiss ball. Make sure to keep your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent.
Tighten your core, press your heels into the floor, and your hips upward to form a straight line, finishing the movement by squeezing your glutes. Return to the starting position.
Trainer’s Tips
Avoid letting your hips sag.
Avoid rotating side to side during the exercise.
Avoid hyperextending your lower back at the top of the movement.
