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Crunch (On Stability Ball, Arms Straight)

Crunch (On Stability Ball, Arms Straight): step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: exercise ball.

Technique demo: Crunch (On Stability Ball, Arms Straight)
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentexercise ball
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

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

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