Swiss Ball Side Crunch
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Swiss Ball Side Crunch focuses on Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball Side Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Lie sideways over a stability ball with your hips and lower back supported, and your feet staggered for balance.
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Hold a weight plate behind your head with both hands, keeping your elbows wide.
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Engage your obliques to crunch your upper body upward, bringing your shoulder towards your hip.
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Slowly lower your torso back down to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your side.
- 5
Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch sides and repeat the movement.
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