Weighted Stability Ball Crunch (Full range) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
How to: Weighted Stability Ball Crunch (Full range)
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest.
- Lean back slightly, ensuring your lower back is supported by the ball.
- Engage your core and curl your upper body forward, lifting your torso towards your knees.
- Pause briefly at the top before lowering back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Arching the back instead of curling it.
- Using momentum instead of muscle contraction.
Modifications
- Perform without weights to reduce difficulty.
- Use a smaller stability ball if it helps with comfort.
Tips
- Use a heavy enough weight to challenge your abs but not so heavy that you can’t control the movement.
- Ensure the stability ball is properly inflated to maintain balance.
- Engage your core throughout the entire movement.
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Tags
core
strength
abs
weighted
stability ball
intermediate