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Stability Ball Pike

Roll the ball in and pike your hips to the ceiling.

Stability Ball Pike exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Set your shins on the stability ball in a high plank, hands under shoulders.
  2. Brace your core to steady the ball.
  3. Pike your hips up toward the ceiling, rolling the ball toward your hands.
  4. Lower back to the flat plank with control.

The one cue that matters

Lift from your abs into the pike, keep your legs straight as the ball rolls in.

Muscles worked

The Stability Ball Pike isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Stability Ball Pike work?

The Stability Ball Pike primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Stability Ball Pike?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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