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Crunch (on Stability Ball)

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Hip Flexors

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Stability Ball

Category

cardio

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

9.8

Force

push

Crunch (on Stability Ball) is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using stability ball, it falls under the cardio category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hip Flexors.

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1

Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.

2

Lie back on the ball until your lower back is supported and your upper body is parallel to the floor.

3

Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.

4

Engage your abs and lift your upper body towards your knees, curling your torso forward.

5

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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