Medicine Ball Crunch on Stability Ball Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Stability Ball Medicine Ball Crunch
How to: Medicine Ball Crunch on Stability Ball
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and a medicine ball in your hands.
- Walk your feet forward as you lean back, allowing the ball to roll under your lower back.
- Keep your hips elevated and engage your core.
- With control, curl your upper body forward towards your knees, lifting the medicine ball towards your feet.
- Slowly lower back down and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck to initiate the movement.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Not fully engaging the abdominal muscles.
Modifications
- Perform the crunch without the medicine ball to reduce difficulty.
- Decrease the range of motion by crunching less if pain occurs.
Tips
- Keep your feet anchored on the stability ball to maintain balance.
- Engage your core throughout the entire movement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck; use your abdominals to lift your torso.
Medicine Ball Crunch on Stability Ball Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
fitness
stability ball
intermediate