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Exercise Ball Crunch

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Exercise Ball Crunch.

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About this exercise

The Stability Ball Crunch is a bodyweight abdominal exercise performed on a stability ball with hands placed behind the head, allowing a greater range of motion than a floor crunch. The curved surface of the ball lets the spine extend below the neutral position at the bottom, creating a fuller stretch of the abs before each contraction.

How to Perform

  • Sit on the stability ball and walk your feet forward until your lower back rests on the ball
  • Place both hands behind your head without interlocking the fingers
  • Allow your back to arch slightly over the ball to achieve a full stretch of the abs
  • Exhale and curl your torso upward by contracting the abs, lifting your shoulders off the ball
  • Hold the contracted position briefly at the top
  • Slowly lower back over the ball to the fully extended starting position
  • Keep the chin slightly tucked and avoid pulling on the neck

Muscle Activation

Primary
Abs
Secondary
Obliques

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Exercise Ball Crunch

The Exercise Ball Crunch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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