Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Crunch with Medicine Ball.
The Crunch with Medicine Ball is an abdominal exercise that adds external load to a standard crunch by holding a medicine ball against the chest or extended overhead. The added weight increases the resistance on the rectus abdominis throughout the range of motion.
The Crunch with Medicine Ball 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.
