Weighted Swiss Ball Side Crunch
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Swiss Ball Side Crunch focuses on Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Swiss Ball Side Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Position yourself sideways on a Swiss ball, with the ball supporting your lower back and hip.
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Place your bottom foot flat on the floor, and extend your top leg or keep it slightly bent for balance.
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Hold a dumbbell or weight plate across your chest or behind your head with both hands.
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Slowly lower your torso sideways towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your obliques.
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Engage your obliques to crunch your upper body back up towards the ceiling, bringing your ribs closer to your hips.
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Control the movement as you slowly lower your torso back to the stretched position to complete one repetition.
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