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Waist · Stability Ball
Exercise Ball Body Saw
Exercise Ball Body Saw is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the abs (waist), with the shoulders and triceps assisting. It needs a stability ball. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Abs
- Body part
- Waist
- Equipment
- Stability Ball
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Core · Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
How to do Exercise Ball Body Saw
- Begin in a plank position with your forearms resting on an exercise ball and your body forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Engage your core and slowly roll the ball a few inches away from your body.
- Reverse the motion by rolling the ball closer to your forearms.
- Continue the rolling motion for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining a straight body line throughout.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily throughout the exercise, exhaling as you move forward and inhaling as you move back.
- Avoid allowing your lower back to arch; keep your spine in a neutral position.
- Use a properly inflated exercise ball to ensure stability and control during the movement.
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Exercise Ball Body Saw FAQ
What muscles does Exercise Ball Body Saw work?
Exercise Ball Body Saw mainly works the abs in the waist (Rectus Abdominis and Obliques). The shoulders and triceps work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Exercise Ball Body Saw?
You need a stability ball.
How many sets and reps of Exercise Ball Body Saw should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Exercise Ball Body Saw good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler waist exercises.
How many calories does Exercise Ball Body Saw burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Exercise Ball Body Saw?
Other exercises for the abs include Barbell Seated Twist on Exercise Ball, Body Saw Plank, Air Twisting Crunch and Heel Touches.
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