12 Exercise Ball Exercises With Photos and Muscle Maps

An unstable base that turns ordinary core work into an anti-wobble exercise.

Movements 12
Muscle Groups 5
Beginner 8
Intermediate 4

Exercise Ball Chest Exercises 2

Pressing movements and drawing the arms across the body. All chest exercises →

Exercise Ball Back Exercises 3

Pulling movements, spinal extension and posture. All back exercises →

Exercise Ball Core Exercises 4

Trunk flexion, rotation and resisting movement of the spine. All core exercises →

Exercise Ball Glutes Exercises 2

Hip extension — the engine behind squats, hinges and sprinting. All glutes exercises →

Exercise Ball Hamstrings Exercises 1

Bending the knee and extending the hip. All hamstrings exercises →

Frequently Asked Questions

What exercises can I do with exercise ball?

Fitnit lists 12, covering 5 muscle groups. An unstable base that turns ordinary core work into an anti-wobble exercise.

Are exercise ball exercises good for beginners?

8 of the 12 are rated beginner, including Ball Leg Curl, Chest Stretch on Stability Ball, Exercise Ball Crunch.

Does Fitnit count exercise ball reps automatically?

Not for these yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; everything else can be logged manually.

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