Work the upper abdominal muscles.
Sit on the ball and slowly move your feet forward, lowering yourself on the ball until the middle of your back is resting on it. Link your fingers behind your head and neck. Squeeze your abdominal muscles and lift your upper body till your shoulder blades come off the ball and gently lower.
Do 12-16 reps, rest and repeat.
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