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10 Yoga Ball Exercises for Your Core

May 5th, 2020 | 1 min. read

By Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach

In the final part of this three-part series, Midlothian, VA, health coach Jaime Monsen demonstrates yoga ball exercises designed to strengthen your core. Follow along as she teaches each exercise in the video below and read on for the full list of exercises she recommends.

Be sure to check out the rest of the series as well.

Yoga Ball Exercises to Strengthen Your Core

  • Crunch
    • Options with weights
  • Right and Left Oblique
    • Options with weights
  • Overhead Crunch
    • Add weight
  • Rotation with Ball
    • Right and Left side
  • Plank
    • Feet on ball – Further out the harder
    • Hands on ball – Forearms or palms
  • Reverse Crunch
    • Plank position, pull knees to chest or V up
  • Ball reverse crunch
    • On back with ball b/w knees
  • Ball pass
    • Hands only
    • Legs only
    • Advance Pass from hands to legs
  • Superman
    • Opposite arm and leg
  • Glute Bridge
    • Further the ball is out the harder

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Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach

As a certified health coach at PartnerMD in Midlothian, VA, Jaime Monsen has more than 20 years of experience. She has worked with patients struggling with a variety of health and wellness issues, including weight, stress, sleep, balance, and more. Jaime is dedicated to getting to know you, your interests, your work, your family, and your day-to-day life. She aims to understand your unique challenges and create solutions that simplify your life and help you thrive.