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Ball Crunches
Abs
Workout Steps
- Steps 1
Exhale and slowly lift your head, shoulders, and upper body off the ground
- Steps 2
Your shoulders should come up off the floor only about four inches
- Steps 3
The lower back should remain on the floor
- Steps 4
Once you go up, contract your abdominals hard
- Steps 5
Keep the contraction for a second
- Steps 6
Inhale and come down slowly again to the starting position
- Steps 7
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Preparation
Ball Crunches primarily work the rectus abdominis, or six-pack muscles, and the transverse abdominis. Lie down on your back on the floor. Bend your legs and place your feet flat on the floor. Hold an exercise ball with your hands in front of the chest.