Crunch with Medicine Ball

Crunch with Medicine Ball demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and hold the medicine ball with both hands
  • 2Raise your upper body off the ground and bring the medicine ball towards your knees
  • 3Hold this position for a moment, then lower back down to the starting position
  • 4Keep the movement stable and manage controlled breathing

Tips:

  • Don't touch your neck with the ball when you're contracting
  • Make sure to exhale as you lift your body and inhale as you lower it down
  • Don't lift your lower back off the ground during the exercise
  • Engage your abdomen instead of relying on your neck or arms

Crunch with Medicine Ball Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs