Proper way to use the swiss ball? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

TeKiZeRo · 09-11-2004, 01:16 PM

I just borrowed a swiss ball from my cousin and I was wondering what's the proper procedure to do ab excercises on them for the best results? Am I supposed to put my buttocks on the edge of the ball and rest my back on the rest of the ball with my feet at a 90 degree angle? Then do crunches with my hands behind my head (no interlocking) and do a couple of sets? The first time you use the swiss ball are you supposed to have some stability or balancing problems? Because I fell off of it backwards and hit my head on the floor.

Cowman · 09-11-2004, 01:39 PM

there's a TON of "proper ways"
all of which are extremely hard to descripe properly with words
you need a chart to look at which can show you how to do the different exercises

TeKiZeRo · 09-11-2004, 10:06 PM

Do you know where I may find this chart?

Cowman · 09-12-2004, 08:23 AM

hmm no I guess I don't

I know some of my friends got one with the ball that they bought..and in my gym they just have a bunch posted on the walls next to the balls

TeKiZeRo · 09-12-2004, 09:11 AM

What about just for crunches?

Willravel · 09-12-2004, 09:32 AM

Well, besides a GIANT GAME OF FOUR SQUARE, the swiss ball can be used for a lot of exercises.
http://www.jumpusa.com/swissexercises2.html
Most people are going to want you to but a video to properly use the thing. Ask your trainer, physical therepest, or doctor.

Ratman · 09-12-2004, 05:10 PM

Google is your friend. Try "swiss ball exercises".

09-11-2004, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeKiZeRo Upright	Proper way to use the swiss ball? I just borrowed a swiss ball from my cousin and I was wondering what's the proper procedure to do ab excercises on them for the best results? Am I supposed to put my buttocks on the edge of the ball and rest my back on the rest of the ball with my feet at a 90 degree angle? Then do crunches with my hands behind my head (no interlocking) and do a couple of sets? The first time you use the swiss ball are you supposed to have some stability or balancing problems? Because I fell off of it backwards and hit my head on the floor.

09-11-2004, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cowman Psycho	there's a TON of "proper ways" all of which are extremely hard to descripe properly with words you need a chart to look at which can show you how to do the different exercises __________________ You don't like my point of view..but im insane

09-12-2004, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cowman Psycho	hmm no I guess I don't I know some of my friends got one with the ball that they bought..and in my gym they just have a bunch posted on the walls next to the balls __________________ You don't like my point of view..but im insane

09-11-2004, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
TeKiZeRo Upright	Do you know where I may find this chart?

09-12-2004, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
TeKiZeRo Upright	What about just for crunches?

09-12-2004, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Well, besides a GIANT GAME OF FOUR SQUARE, the swiss ball can be used for a lot of exercises. http://www.jumpusa.com/swissexercises2.html Most people are going to want you to but a video to properly use the thing. Ask your trainer, physical therepest, or doctor.

09-12-2004, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ratman Addict Location: Somewhere... Across the sea...	Google is your friend. Try "swiss ball exercises".