exercises with a squish ball part 2 – side lying

This is the second video of a 4-part series of cross-training exercises for dancers using a small, partially deflated ball. The exercises in part 2 are performed side lying to work your lateral abdominals, hip abductors, balance, and hip external rotators for turn-out.

video outline

0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Hip abduction with ball
1:18 - Hip Adduction with ball
2:00 - Hip flexion and extension with ball
3:03 - Side bending with ball
3:39 - Hip external rotation with ball