Ab Ball - Sitting Crunch

Exercise Ball, Swiss Ball, Stability Ball, Physio Ball, Therapeutic Ball whatever you call it… it’s one of the hottest pieces of exercise equipment in the fitness industry, and for good reason. The exercise ball is an excellent tool to strengthen the abs and comes out number three for working the rectus abdominis.

When doing abdominal exercises on the ball

#1 Your abs work harder.

#2 There is more Range of Motion.

#3 There are greater improvements in your balance, coordination, and stability.

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Set-Up

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Action

2. Your feet should be shoulder width apart on the floor.

3. Cross your arms over the chest or place them behind your head loosly. (Do not pull your head up, keep your neck straight)

4. As you curl up contract your abs to lift your torso off the ball, pulling the bottom of your ribcage down toward your hips and push down through your heels. Hold this position for 10-15 seconds.

5. Slowly lower back down, extend your abs to get a full stretch and repeat for 10-15 reps, Perform 3-5 sets.

* Remember make sure

-To breathe through the workout, inhail on the way down (extending) and exhail on the way up (when contracting).

-To always keep your neck in line with your back, your neck should never be pulled, bent or tucked.

-Drink plenty of water.

-With all ab exercises, keep in mind that you must exert your abs and not your back! It is important to warm-up with 10-15 minutes of simple cardio exercises like brisk walking, running, biking, etc. before starting the ab ball exercises.

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