Beginner exercise

Balance Board

  • Coordination
  • Stability
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Balance Board

  1. Place a balance board in front of you.
  2. Stand up on it and try to balance yourself.
  3. Hold the balance for as long as desired.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Tibialis Anterior.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Medius1.0Target, Stabilizer
Gastrocnemius0.9Target, Stabilizer
Soleus0.9Target, Stabilizer
Tibialis Anterior0.9Target, Stabilizer
Erector Spinae0.3Stabilizer
External Oblique0.3Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.3Stabilizer
Peroneus Brevis0.3Stabilizer
Peroneus Longus0.3Stabilizer
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer