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How to Do Balance Board

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the balance board.

Balance Board animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Calves
Also works	Hamstrings, Quads
Equipment	Other
Level	Beginner
Type	Strength

How to do it

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

Form tips

Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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