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Abs · Intermediate

Medicine Ball Crunch on Stability Ball

Trunk-flexion drill that develops abdominal strength and control using a medicine ball, with emphasis on the abdominals.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsCore

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and a medicine ball in your hands.
  2. 02Walk your feet forward as you lean back, allowing the ball to roll under your lower back.
  3. 03Keep your hips elevated and engage your core.
  4. 04With control, curl your upper body forward towards your knees, lifting the medicine ball towards your feet.
  5. 05With control, lower back down and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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