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Exercise Ball Side Crunch

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Exercise Ball Side Crunch Overview

The exercise ball side crunch workout primarily engages the abs and back muscles.

The exercise ball provides stability and challenges the core muscles during the side crunch movement.

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Exercise Ball Side Crunch Instructions

  1. Place the exercise ball on the floor and lie on your right side with your legs extended.
  2. Position your right hip on top of the exercise ball, keeping your feet stacked on top of each other.
  3. Place your right hand behind your head, keeping your elbow bent.
  4. Engage your core muscles and slowly lift your upper body off the floor, bringing your right elbow toward your right hip.
  5. Lower your upper body back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Exercise Ball Side Crunch Tips

  1. Start by sitting on the exercise ball with your feet planted firmly on the ground.
  2. Place your hands behind your head, elbows out to the sides, and engage your core.
  3. Lean to one side, keeping your back straight, and exhale as you crunch your obliques.
  4. Hold the contraction for a second, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the movement on the other side, alternating sides for a balanced workout.
  6. Remember to breathe throughout the exercise, inhaling as you prepare and exhaling as you crunch.
  7. For an added challenge, hold a dumbbell or a medicine ball against your chest while performing the side crunch.

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