Weighted Swiss Ball Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunch focuses on Abs.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Swiss Ball Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a Swiss ball with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart, and roll down until your lower back is supported by the ball.
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Hold a weight plate or dumbbell with both hands against your chest or extended above your chest.
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Ensure your hips are lifted so your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders, with your core engaged.
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Keeping your feet planted, exhale and contract your abdominal muscles to lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the ball.
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Crunch upwards until your shoulder blades are fully off the ball, focusing on squeezing your abs at the top of the movement.
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Slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position, allowing your abs to stretch over the ball.
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