Crunch (legs on stability ball) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Stability Ball Crunch
How to: Crunch (legs on stability ball)
- Lie on your back on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and knees bent.
- Place your hands behind your head with elbows pointing out to the sides.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees, curling your torso forward.
- Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement and slowly return to the start position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck instead of using core muscles.
- Letting the stability ball roll away from the body during the crunch.
- Arching the back instead of keeping it neutral.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without a stability ball if balance is an issue.
- Reduce the range of motion to make it easier.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck; keep your hands at your temples.
- Make sure your hips stay grounded and avoid arching your back.
Crunch (legs on stability ball) Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
stability ball
abs
intermediate
exercise