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🟢 20-Minute Mini Ball Flow
1️⃣ Single Kneeling Hip Abduction
16 reps each side + 16 pulses
Set-up:
Half kneeling position. Mini ball lightly pressed into the outer thigh of the front leg (or held at chest for balance challenge).
Movement:
Lift the front leg out to the side (abduction), control back in. After 16 reps, hold at the top and pulse.
Focus:
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Glute med activation
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Pelvic stability
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Upright posture
Cue:
“Lift from the side of the hip, not the lower back.”
“Tall spine, ribs stacked over hips.”
Progression: Arms overhead or add tempo control.
Regression: Hands on hips or wall support.
2️⃣ Balance Shoulder Taps with Reach
8 reps each side
Set-up:
High kneeling or full plank (hands under shoulders).
Movement:
Tap opposite shoulder, then extend that arm forward and stabilise before returning.
Focus:
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Anti-rotation core strength
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Shoulder stability
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Pelvic control
Cue:
“Keep the hips still.”
“Zip up through the centre before you move.”
Progression: Lift opposite leg.
Regression: Perform from knees.
3️⃣ Mini Ball Tucks (Rolling Along Shins)
Set-up:
All fours with ball under shins.
Movement:
Draw knees toward chest, rolling ball forward slightly, then extend back to neutral.
Focus:
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Deep core control
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Hip flexion strength
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Spinal stability
Cue:
“Exhale to tuck.”
“Pull the ribs in gently as knees travel.”
Progression: Hover knees.
Regression: Smaller range.
4️⃣ Standing Frog Press / Pliés
2 sets of 8
Set-up:
Wide turnout stance, mini ball between inner thighs.
Movement:
Lower into plié, gently press into ball on the way down and hold light connection as you rise.
Focus:
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Adductors
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Glutes
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Pelvic floor connection
Cue:
“Soft squeeze, not crush.”
“Lengthen through the crown of the head.”
Progression: Add calf raise at top.
Regression: Reduce range.
5️⃣ Lateral Roll + Single Leg Squat
Set-up:
Standing, ball under one foot.
Movement:
Roll ball laterally, then return to centre and perform a controlled single-leg squat.
Focus:
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Lateral hip strength
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Ankle stability
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Balance and control
Cue:
“Sit back into the heel.”
“Control the roll — no wobbling.”
Progression: Add arm reach or tempo.
Regression: Light toe support from other foot.
6️⃣ Knee Rolling with Elevated Upper Body
Set-up:
Supine, upper body slightly elevated (hands behind head or supported). Ball between knees.
Movement:
Roll knees side to side in a small controlled range.
Focus:
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Oblique engagement
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Pelvic control
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Controlled rotation
Cue:
“Move from the waist.”
“Keep shoulders relaxed.”
“Exhale as you centre.”
Progression: Straighten legs slightly.
Regression: Head supported fully down.
🌿 Flow Tip
Move through each exercise with minimal rest, transitioning smoothly to maintain warmth and flow.
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