Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball
How to do the Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball
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Lie flat on your back with your feet resting on an exercise ball and your knees bent at a 90 degree angle.
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Place your feet three to four inches apart and point your toes inward so they touch.
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Place your hands lightly on either side of your head keeping your elbows in. Tip: Don't lock your fingers behind your head.
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Push the small of your back down in the floor in order to better isolate your abdominal muscles. This will be your starting position.
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Begin to roll your shoulders off the floor and continue to push down as hard as you can with your lower back. Your shoulders should come up off the floor only about four inches, and your lower back should remain on the floor. Breathe out as you execute this portion of the movement. Squeeze your abdominals hard at the top of the contraction and hold for a second. Tip: Focus on a slow, controlled movement. Refrain from using momentum at any time.
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Slowly go back down to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball: common questions
What muscles does the Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball work?
The Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball primarily works the Abs.
Is the Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball?
None. The Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball a compound or isolation exercise?
The Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball with correct form?
Lie flat on your back with your feet resting on an exercise ball and your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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