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Weighted Overhead Crunch (on stability ball)

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

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Exercise overview

Training details

Abs

Equipment

Stability Ball

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit on a stability ball with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
  2. 02Hold a weight above your head with both hands.
  3. 03Lean back slightly, then crunch forward, bringing your torso towards your knees.
  4. 04Pause at the top for a moment before lowering back down.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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