Top 6 Balance Pad Exercises
Top 6 Balance Pad Exercises
Find your balance and strengthen your core with these simple Balance Pad Exercises.
Level: Beginner / Equipment: Balance Pad / Focus: Full Body / Strength / Balance
1. Plank
1: Start by placing the balance pad on the floor and assume a plank position with your hands flat on the pad. Your elbows should be positioned directly underneath your shoulders and your body should form a straight line from head to heels.
2: Engage your core muscles and squeeze your glutes to maintain a stable position.
3: Hold the plank for 30 to 60 seconds, or as long as you can maintain proper form.
2. Squat
1: Place the balance pad on the floor and stand on it with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2: Engage your core muscles and maintain a tall posture while holding your balance.
3: Slowly lower your body into a squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, as if you were sitting in a chair. Keep your weight evenly distributed on both feet.
4: Lower your body down as far as you can while maintaining proper form, ideally until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
5: Slowly stand back up by pressing through your heels and squeezing your glutes. Remember to keep your core engaged and your posture tall throughout the exercise.
6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
3. Reverse Lunge
1: Stand on the balance pad with your feet shoulder-width apart, your core engaged, and your shoulders back.
2: Take a step back with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot. Keep your left foot firmly planted on the balance pad.
3: Lower your body down by bending both knees, so you right knee is close to the ground and your left knee is directly above your ankle.
4: Keep your upper body straight and your core engaged throughout the movement.
5: Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then push through your left foot to return to the starting position.
6: Repeat the lunge on your left side and alternate for the desired number of repetitions.
4. Side Lunge
1: Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart on the balance pad.
2: Take a large step to your left side, keeping your right foot stationary and your toes facing forward.
3: As you step to the side, begin to bend your knees, pushing your hips back and lowering your body down towards the ground.
5: Once your knees are bent to approximately 90 degrees and your thighs are parallel to the ground, pause for a moment in this position.
6: Push through your left foot and use your glutes and quads to return to the starting position.
7: Repeat the same movement on the other side by taking a step and lunging to your right.
5. Press Up
1: Begin by placing your hands on the balance pad, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your palms should be facing down and your fingers should be pointing forward.
2: Position your feet behind you so that your toes are on the ground, and your body is in a straight line from head to heels.
3: Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight and your head facing forward. Keep your core tight and engaged.
4: Stop when your chest is just above the ground or your elbows reach a 90-degree angle.
5: Push your body back up to the starting position, keeping your core tight and your body straight.
6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
6. Sit Up
1: Begin by sitting on the balance pad with your knees bent and your heels touching the ground.
2: Place your hands in front of your chest, on your thighs, or behind your head, depending on which position feels more comfortable.
2: Slowly lean back, keeping your heels on the ground and your core engaged. Continue leaning back until you feel a slight stretch in your abdominal muscles.
3: Slowly sit back up, using your abdominal muscles to lift your torso. As you sit up, try to maintain your balance on the pad.
4: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, keeping your movements slow and controlled throughout.