Stability Ball Crunch (Full range hands behind head) 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
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Full range stability ball crunch
How to: Stability Ball Crunch (Full range hands behind head)
- Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and knees bent.
- Place your hands behind your head with elbows wide.
- Engage your core, lean back slightly on the ball.
- Curl your torso forward, lifting your upper body up towards your knees.
- Pause for a moment at the top and then slowly lower back down to start.
Common Mistakes
- Not using enough core control, relying on momentum to pull up.
- Pulling the neck with hands instead of engaging the core.
- Not fully extending back down, which can limit effectiveness.
Modifications
- Perform the crunch with knees bent and feet flat on the ground to reduce strain.
- Use less range of motion by only lifting to 45 degrees if full range is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your neck in a neutral position during the exercise to avoid strain.
- Make sure to control your movements to engage the core fully.
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands; use your core to lift.
Stability Ball Crunch (Full range hands behind head) Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
stability ball
beginner
rectus abdominis