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How to do Pull-in (On Stability Ball)

The pull-in on a stability ball is an abdominal exercise that also engages the hip flexors. It requires balance and core strength as you bring your knees toward your chest while stabilizing your body on the ball.

Pull-in (On Stability Ball) demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Hip flexors
Level
Intermediate
Category
Abs

How to do Pull-in (On Stability Ball), step by step

  1. Start by sitting on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Place your hands on the sides of the stability ball for support.
  3. Engage your abs and slowly roll your hips forward, bringing your knees towards your chest.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly extend your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Pull-in (On Stability Ball) works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.

Track Pull-in (On Stability Ball) in SPLYT

Pull-in (On Stability Ball) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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