How to Do Exercise Ball Body Saw

Exercise Ball Body Saw is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Exercise Ball Body Saw

  1. 01Place your forearms on the stability ball and assume a plank position with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Engage your glutes and tuck your pelvis to create a neutral spine.
  3. 03Push your elbows forward to drive the ball away from your body while maintaining a rigid torso.
  4. 04Pull the ball back toward your chest using your lats and abdominals.
  5. 05Breathe out as you drive the ball away to maximize core tension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball Body Saw

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your hips at one height and avoid letting your lower back sag as you move.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Body Saw questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Body Saw work?

Exercise Ball Body Saw is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Exercise Ball Body Saw correctly?

Place your forearms on the stability ball and assume a plank position with feet hip-width apart. Engage your glutes and tuck your pelvis to create a neutral spine. Push your elbows forward to drive the ball away from your body while maintaining a rigid torso. Pull the ball back toward your chest using your lats and abdominals. Breathe out as you drive the ball away to maximize core tension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Exercise Ball Body Saw?

Keep your hips at one height and avoid letting your lower back sag as you move.

Is Exercise Ball Body Saw suitable for beginners?

Exercise Ball Body Saw is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Body Saw?

No. Exercise Ball Body Saw is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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