Stability Ball Crunch

Pro Tip

Try to avoid pulling on your head with your hands because it can lead to neck discomfort later on.

How To

Position yourself supine over the stability ball so that it presses into the middle of your back and your upper torso is leaned back.
With your legs bent in front of you and hands behind your head, exhale and curl your torso forward.
Continue to curl your torso forward while keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground and back pressed into the ball until your torso is almost upright. Do not allow your lower back to raise off the ball.
Inhale and lower your torso down, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Equipment

Bodyweight

This means that the exercise requires you to use your bodyweight as resistance but you also need other equipment to successfully perform the exercise.

Stability (Swiss) Ball

Do not substitute benches or other pieces of equipment for a stability ball, especially when holding heavy equipment such as barbells or dumbbells.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Decline Crunch

Stability Ball Crunch

Stability Ball Rollout

Stability Ball Sit Up

Ab Wheel Rollout

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment