Exercise Ball Frog Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Obliques, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductors, Pectineous, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Frog Crunch on Stability Ball
How to: Exercise Ball Frog Crunch
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground.
- Lean back slightly and allow your lower body to form a 'frog' position with feet close together.
- Place your hands behind your head.
- Engage your core and curl your torso up towards your knees.
- Hold briefly at the top, then lower back down slowly.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core enough.
- Pulling on the neck instead of using the abs for lifting.
- Lifting the hips too high off the ball.
Modifications
- Perform without the ball for added stability.
- Limit the range of motion if you're new to this exercise.
Tips
- Focus on using your core to lift, rather than swinging your arms.
- Keep your lower back pressed into the stability ball.
- Breathe out as you lift your torso and inhale as you lower.
Exercise Ball Frog Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
stability ball
abs
strength
waist
intermediate