Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight)

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Learn how to do the Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight) with proper form and technique. This stability ball exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Hip Flexors.

Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight) exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight)

Follow these steps to perform the Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight) with correct form:

  1. 1Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. 2Lie back on the ball until your lower back is supported and your upper body is parallel to the floor.
  3. 3Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
  4. 4Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ball, curling your shoulders towards your hips.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Crunch (on Stability Ball, Arms Straight) Muscles Worked

Primary

abs

Secondary

hip flexors

Exercise Details

Equipment
stability ball
Body Part
waist
Category
Extended

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