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SandyQ Posts: 84 Joined: 2003/01/11	2003/01/20, 06:33 PM I'm having a hard time with the push ups in my routine. My uppper body is weak. I found an exercise ball, laying around my basement! Can I change my routine a bit and do my pushups on the ball instead? Is it as effective? I found using it helps me with my squats as well. Am I cheating??
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/20, 07:16 PM No, the ball is fine. Doing pushups off of it is good. Use it for your abs too! -------------- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/01/21, 02:03 AM No that's a great idea!! You'll be using all the other muscles to stabilize your body as well! Good idea Sandy, keep going!! (o; -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/01/21, 05:26 PM Its also great for the glutes and back of the thighs. Try doing Bridg-ins. My wife started doing those, and gives a nice look! -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
hyperashel Posts: 8 Joined: 2003/01/24	2003/01/27, 03:35 PM One of the great things with the ball is the fact you can increase or decrease the "weight" the further out you get from the ball. The further up your body the ball is the less of your weight your supporting. Another version is the Girl push ups. on bended knee, on a cushion or knee pads, this lowers the weight supported by your upper body too, but can be uncomfortable on the knee.
SandyQ Posts: 84 Joined: 2003/01/11	2003/01/27, 06:12 PM huh? can't you explain that further? Where EXACTLY should the ball be when doing push ups? ============ Quoting from hyperashel: One of the great things with the ball is the fact you can increase or decrease the "weight" the further out you get from the ball. The further up your body the ball is the less of your weight your supporting. Another version is the Girl push ups. on bended knee, on a cushion or knee pads, this lowers the weight supported by your upper body too, but can be uncomfortable on the knee. =============
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2003/01/27, 08:26 PM Lay on the ball roll untill your hands touch the floor, the farther down your legs the ball is the more body weight you are pushing and the other way closer to your waist reduces the weight you are pushing. And for sit-ups and crunches lay on your back lift your legs into a chair position roll the ball under your legs and you are ready to start. good luck ============ Quoting from SandyQ: huh? can't you explain that further? Where EXACTLY should the ball be when doing push ups? ============= -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
lilbear4sfc Posts: 18 Joined: 2004/01/27	2004/03/28, 04:56 PM Hi Carivan: I know this is an old thread but what exactly are the Bridg-ins? I just recently got an exercise ball....and for the next week will have to be using it instead of going to gym, hubby is out of town for business so have 2 kiddies I have to take care..the gym has a nursery but 6 yr old would be responsible for 20 month old.....might go once or twice and check in on them, but not a great situation, so will be doing home exercises....till he gets back..Thanks for your help. Jamie ============ Quoting from carivan: Its also great for the glutes and back of the thighs. Try doing Bridg-ins. My wife started doing those, and gives a nice look! =============
swth2o Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/08/28	2005/08/28, 07:47 PM I am getting in to the whole workout thing and would like to work with an exercise ball but what size do I need for 180lbs?
pigolo411 Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/06/27	2008/06/27, 11:19 AM Is there any workout that I can do so I can loose a few pounds in my thighs doing on the ball. If there is... please tell me!!!
pipe_cleaner Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/08/15	2008/08/15, 03:06 PM get a a ball that your upper leg is parallel to the floor when you sit. mine is a 55cm and im 5'8