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Core
Stability Ball Crunch
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit on a stability ball and walk your feet out until your lower back rests on the ball. Crunch up by contracting your abs, curling your ribcage toward your hips. Lower under control, allowing a slight stretch over the ball at the bottom for full range.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the core — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: