Crunch (On Stability Ball)

AbdominalsStability BallBeginner
1. Sit on the stability ball and walk your feet forward until your lower back is resting comfortably on the ball. 2. Place your hands lightly behind your ears with your elbows pointing out to the sides. 3. Engage your core muscles and lift your upper body slightly off the ball, curling your torso towards your hips. 4. Exhale as you perform the crunch and focus on contracting your abdominal muscles. 5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position. 6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control and stability throughout the exercise. Remember to always consult with a qualified professional before starting any new exercise routine, and listen to your body, only performing exercises within your comfort level.

How to perform the Crunch (On Stability Ball)

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Crunch (On Stability Ball) using your stability ball.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your abdominals.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your abdominals rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

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