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Stability Ball Exercises
"Exercise Ball Crunches"
Exercise Ball crunches are performed on top of a stability ball. These crunches are very similar to the traditional crunch done on the floor...except these are done on TOP of the stability ball.
Your core will be working the whole time you're on top of the ball, whether you crunch up or you're in the starting position. This is because besides doing the crunches, your body is working to keep the ball stable.
You can do these crunches with your hands behind your head or across your chest. You can also add weights to add more resistance during the crunch. If you do add any weights, you can just hold the weight on top of your chest.
This is a good ab exercise to start with if you're just starting out. It's not too hard but still effective, like I said, you can always add resistance to increase the intensity and make your abs work harder once you're ready.
Ready? Let's Get Busy!
- Lay your back on the ball with your feet firmly planted on the floor (your thighs should be parallel with the floor).
- The ball should be placed between the lower and middle of your back with your shoulder blades still on the ball.
- Either cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head (remember, you can add weights to increase the resistance level).
- Pull your navel in towards your spine and contract your abs while lifting your shoulders up off the ball and crunching your ribs towards
your hips.
- As you curl your torso up, make sure to keep the ball steady...don't let the ball roll (keeping the ball stable also works your core on top of crunching up).
- Lower your shoulders back down onto the ball, if you "curve" your back to the ball then it will give you a good stretch in your abs.
- Repeat for 3-4 sets of 6-12 reps.
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