Swiss ball exercises
Thursday, June 5th, 2008 - 2:39pm
I never used to be much on the whole Swiss ball exercises before on account of it all looking kind of gay, but I've just started on a core strengthening routine that relies heavily on it. OMFG is that some of the hardest stuff I've done ever. I really have to work on my core strength and balance.
Anyone ever done stuff with that?
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The thread title sounds dirty. Then my selective reading kicked in:
The picture just seels it.
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I can honestly say that I have never touched Swiss balls.
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LobsterMobster wrote:
These were always my favorite and I need to work back up to them, but here's my favorite cycle...
> Set of Push-ups feet on the ball with feet flexed & only your toes on the ball
> Set of Push-ups one foot on the ball w/ foot flexed so only your toes on the ball (Change the foot on the ball and repeat)
> Set of Push-ups one foot on the ball w/ foot flexed so only your toes on the ball and alternate which foot is on the ball with each push-up.
Before I fell off the serious train, I was up to the above while balancing my hands on 3 pound heavy balls.
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TESTICLE TESTICLE TESTICLE TESTICLE!
*whew* Sorry bout th-NUTSACK! that.
I LIKE PLAYING WITH SWISS BALLS! TESTICLE!
K. I'm done.
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I thought they were called "exercise balls."
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muttonchop wrote:
I'm no expert, but wouldnt it have been cheaper to use a chair for that?
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The idea is that the instability of your base on the ball requires more effort and control, helping to build balance as well as work your non-major muscles.
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I stared at the title for a solid minute before clicking on it. Was it serious? Did it lead to dancing cats or something worse? Instead it has something for everyone - serious kinesiology related discussions and testicle jokes.
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Jonman wrote:
I'd hit it.
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We have them at the gym I work at. They will get you into shape faster than anything else you will find. Incredible for your core and you will hit your abs so much that you will never have to do crunches ever again.
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Man, and I was hoping this thread would help me strengthen my balls... They must be MIGHTY!
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We used these all the time when I was still playing football; They are great and have many, many uses. Suck it up, and start playing with the balls....
I have one I use in my apartment after I get back from the gym. I only really use it for doing crunches as I find it a lot more comfortable than doing them on the floor.
I'd be interested in hearing about some more intense exercises I can do with it. What's your routine Paleo? My core could use the help.
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I'm with you Paleo, I always thought they were up there with step aerobics but got one for core work in the New Rules of Lifting book's programs and was humbled. Now I want to get a Bosu ball for doing unilateral kettlebell work.
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I've been working mostly the bridging, pushups, and lateral rolls to work the core for now. I am a long way from being able to do that balance routine in the picture above.
Try this exercise. I did about 40 of these and I'm feeling like I got run over by a train.
Start with your feet on the ball and your arms crossed across your chest. Roll the ball toward you with your feet until your knees are bent 90 degrees and your body is vertical with only your head and shoulders touching the ground. Walk the ball back to the original position lowering your body slowly. For a more intense workout, roll onto one shoulder and then the other.
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Paleocon is entirely right --DanB
I agree with everything that Paleocon said... --Boudreaux
Paleo is right on. --Legion
I love Paleocon. --- SallyNasty
In that position, even.
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Hey man, can you recommend a decent source for some of these exercises? I purchased one of these balls with the intent of core strengthening, but haven't really found a solid resource for guy workouts on the thing. Any suggestions?
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I will see what I can get from some of the personal trainers at my gym this Monday. I do know that using dumbbells in conjunction with the ball is incredible, but I cannot point out specific exercises just yet.
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My wife has two!
I tried using one of them for crunches once, and was sure I was somehow going to fall and injure myself in some embarassing fashion.
On a different note, if that picture in the original post is gay, I'm putting a rainbow sticker on my backpack pronto.
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Well, he had to find that out, sooner out later.
EDIT: Wait a minute, I must go check something...
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We use it all the time in Physical Therapy. I have an entire book if you want to take a look Paleo. Remind me next time you are over
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I actually bought to sit on it behind my desk. Keeps the back straight, instead of sloughing behind the keyboard. Leo Laporte sold me on that idea, although there is an episode on TWIT where you here a big bang.....
Maybe I will actually start using it for what it was meant to be, just watched that youtube video.
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