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EP156: Half Roll Down on Stability Ball
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The Half Roll Down on the stability ball is a variation of original Pilates exercises that require flexion from a supine position. This exercise allows you to start vertical and use the abdominals to roll your pelvis under you, thus reversing the usual way we mobilize our spines with the abdominal muscles. The stability ball adds the instability necessary to trigger the deep stabilizing muscles of the spine and torso to engage and support your body in this position. You’ll tone and flatten the abdominal muscles, strengthen the core, and also feel a little engagement in the backs of the legs.