This exercise will be building strength in the abdominals which will help create a more stable pelvis and help support the spine.

Starting Position:

Instruct students to lie on their backs with feet and knees hip-width apart, maintaining a parallel position. Have them hold the ball and extend their arms back into a fifth position.

Steps:

1. Have the student take their legs up into a table top position

2. They will then curl the chest forward

3. Have the student take the ball in the right hand and open out to 2nd position

4. They will then pass the ball behind the back of the legs

5. Have them take hold of the ball in the left hand

6. The student will then reach their arms back upto a 5th position

7. They will repeat this step 3 times to the right side

8. The student will then lower the body down as the arms go to 5th

9. The student will then curl the head and chest forward

10. Have them repeat the whole exercise to the left

11. They will then lower their body down, then lower the right leg and then the left to finish

Focus:

Watch the students upper body to make sure they are not taking any strain into the shoulders or neck.