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Stability Ball Exercises
"Side Crunch"

The side crunch is performed on top of the stability ball.

It may take some time at first to get it right, but remember quality over quantity. Once you get it right it'll be easier for you.

Normally you would lay sideways on the ball and plant one foot on the floor while the other foot sits a few inches behind that foot to help balance yourself on the ball.

This may be difficult and if it is, you can bend the knee that's closest to the ball and place that knee on the floor. NOTE: if you do the bent knee variation, it decreases the range of motion. Just do this until your able to gain balance. Also, the smaller the ball, the more range of motion.

This exercise targets your obliques, often called the love handles.

Remember in order to "lose" your love handles you need to lose overall body fat. In the mean time do exercises that target your obliques to tighten them up, that way once you lose any excess fat, you can show off your slim waist.


Ready? Let's Get Started!
  1. Drape your body over the stability ball.

  2. Slowly turn to your left side, so the ball is against your obliques.

  3. Plant your left foot flat on the floor and place your right foot a few inches behind it to balance yourself.

  4. Press your hips into the ball and lift your torso away from the ball performing a crunch to the side.

  5. Focus on keeping your abs pulled in and strong.

  6. It's very important to control the movement. Remember: QUALITY over QUANTITY.

  7. Slowly bring your torso back down to the starting position.

  8. Try to come all the way back down to give a good stretch in your obliques.

  9. Repeat for 3-4 sets of 6-12 reps on each side.



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