Hug A Ball

What it is

You sit on the floor and straddle an exercise ball for this static hold. The primary focus is on strengthening your lower back. Your glutes and calves also provide secondary support during the movement.

Technique tips

• Straddle the exercise ball securely between your legs and hips.
• Position your feet flat, aligning your knees directly over your ankles.
• Hug the ball with your arms to stabilize your upper body.
• Maintain a firm grip on the ball to prevent any movement.
• Gently pull your navel towards your spine for core support.
• Keep your chest open and your shoulders relaxed downward.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.