Balance Dome Stand

Muscles worked by the Balance Dome Stand

Primary

CalvesGastrocnemiusSoleus

Secondary

Glute MediusGluteus MediusShinsTibialis Anterior

Also called: calf, calves, gastrocnemius, gastroc, soleus, deep calf.

Equipment

Balance Dome

Also called: bosu ball, bosu, balance trainer, half ball, dome trainer, half stability ball.

How to do the Balance Dome Stand

1. Place the balance dome on a flat floor with the domed side up and stand next to it.
2. Step onto the middle of the dome with one foot, then bring the other foot up beside it, about hip-width apart.
3. Stand tall with your arms relaxed at your sides and your knees slightly bent.
4. Keep your weight even across both feet and look at a point straight ahead.
5. Hold the position for the planned time, letting your ankles and calves make small corrections.
6. Step off one foot at a time to finish.

Form tips

• Stand next to a wall or a sturdy support the first few times so you can steady yourself.
• Grip the dome with the whole foot and keep your toes relaxed; clenching them makes the balance harder.
• Do not stare at your feet; a fixed point ahead of you helps your balance.

At a glance

Balance Dome Stand in German & Spanish

Descriptions, instructions and tips ship in all three languages in the JSON.

Related exercises

• Balance Dome Single-Leg Stand
• Bench Hollow Hold
• Dead Hang
• Flexed Arm Hang
• Front Lever
• Handstand Hold
• Hanging L-Sit
• Hanging Tuck Hold

Exercise data (JSON)

The record below is exactly what exercises.json ships for this exercise — names, descriptions, instructions and tips in English, German and Spanish.

{
  "id": "balance-dome-stand",
  "name_en": "Balance Dome Stand",
  "name_de": "Balance-Dome Stand",
  "name_es": "Postura sobre Domo de Equilibrio",
  "description_en": "A balance hold on a balance dome, the half-sphere trainer with a flat base: you stand on its domed top with both feet and keep your body steady while the surface moves under you. The calves and the small muscles around the ankles work constantly to hold you upright.",
  "description_de": "Ein Balance-Halt auf einem Balance-Dome, dem halbkugelförmigen Trainingsgerät mit flacher Unterseite: Du stehst mit beiden Füßen auf der gewölbten Oberseite und hältst deinen Körper ruhig, während die Fläche unter dir nachgibt. Waden und die kleinen Muskeln rund um die Knöchel arbeiten ständig, um dich aufrecht zu halten.",
  "description_es": "Un aguante de equilibrio sobre un domo de equilibrio, el entrenador en forma de media esfera con base plana: te colocas de pie sobre su parte superior abombada con ambos pies y mantienes el cuerpo estable mientras la superficie se mueve bajo ti. Las pantorrillas y los pequeños músculos de los tobillos trabajan sin descanso para mantenerte erguido.",
  "category": "strength",
  "force_type": "static",
  "mechanic": "compound",
  "difficulty": "beginner",
  "equipment": "bosu_ball",
  "body_part": "lower_legs",
  "primary_muscles": [
    "gastrocnemius",
    "soleus"
  ],
  "secondary_muscles": [
    "gluteus_medius",
    "tibialis_anterior"
  ],
  "goals": [
    "rehabilitation",
    "strength"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "rehab",
    "knee_safe",
    "lower_back_safe",
    "shoulder_safe",
    "no_axial_load"
  ],
  "variation_group": "static-hold",
  "is_unilateral": false,
  "is_bodyweight": false,
  "instructions_en": [
    "Place the balance dome on a flat floor with the domed side up and stand next to it.",
    "Step onto the middle of the dome with one foot, then bring the other foot up beside it, about hip-width apart.",
    "Stand tall with your arms relaxed at your sides and your knees slightly bent.",
    "Keep your weight even across both feet and look at a point straight ahead.",
    "Hold the position for the planned time, letting your ankles and calves make small corrections.",
    "Step off one foot at a time to finish."
  ],
  "instructions_de": [
    "Stelle den Balance-Dome mit der gewölbten Seite nach oben auf einen ebenen Boden und stelle dich daneben.",
    "Steige mit einem Fuß in die Mitte des Domes und stelle dann den anderen Fuß etwa hüftbreit daneben.",
    "Stehe aufrecht, die Arme locker seitlich am Körper und die Knie leicht gebeugt.",
    "Verteile dein Gewicht gleichmäßig auf beide Füße und blicke auf einen Punkt direkt vor dir.",
    "Halte die Position für die geplante Zeit und lass Knöchel und Waden kleine Korrekturen machen.",
    "Steige zum Beenden mit einem Fuß nach dem anderen ab."
  ],
  "instructions_es": [
    "Coloca el domo de equilibrio sobre un suelo plano con el lado abombado hacia arriba y ponte de pie junto a él.",
    "Sube al centro del domo con un pie y luego lleva el otro pie a su lado, con una separación aproximada al ancho de las caderas.",
    "Ponte erguido, con los brazos relajados a los costados y las rodillas ligeramente flexionadas.",
    "Reparte el peso por igual entre ambos pies y mira un punto fijo justo enfrente.",
    "Mantén la posición durante el tiempo previsto, dejando que los tobillos y las pantorrillas hagan pequeñas correcciones.",
    "Baja de un pie a la vez para terminar."
  ],
  "tips_en": [
    "Stand next to a wall or a sturdy support the first few times so you can steady yourself.",
    "Grip the dome with the whole foot and keep your toes relaxed; clenching them makes the balance harder.",
    "Do not stare at your feet; a fixed point ahead of you helps your balance."
  ],
  "tips_de": [
    "Stelle dich die ersten Male neben eine Wand oder eine stabile Stütze, damit du dich abfangen kannst.",
    "Greife den Dome mit dem ganzen Fuß und lass die Zehen entspannt; verkrampfte Zehen machen die Balance schwerer.",
    "Starre nicht auf deine Füße; ein fester Punkt vor dir hilft deiner Balance."
  ],
  "tips_es": [
    "Colócate junto a una pared o un soporte firme las primeras veces para poder estabilizarte.",
    "Agarra el domo con todo el pie y mantén los dedos relajados; apretarlos hace el equilibrio más difícil.",
    "No mires fijamente tus pies; un punto fijo frente a ti ayuda a mantener el equilibrio."
  ],
  "met": 6.0,
  "images": {
    "flat": {
      "main": "images/flat/balance-dome-stand-main.webp"
    }
  }
}

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