Crunch feet on ball

Technique

Lie down with your lower back pressed down to the ground and your knees bent. Place the ball underneath your legs, press it towards the back of your thighs. Squeeze belly button toward the spine and curl your shoulders toward your pelvis by using the abdominal muscles. Also squeeze the ball with your legs at the same time. Hold one-three seconds before you return.

Tips

Open up elbows and press your chest forward to avoid pulling your head and get neck pain.

Alternatives

Grab your pants and drag your self up, let go and slowly come back down. Place your hands beside your neck, by your sides or crossed over the chest.

More info

Works mainly rectus abdominis.

Video

Caroline Nilsson is your personal trainer showing you how to do Crunch feet on ball.

This exercise is 1 of 50 exercises that are included in the app Poworkout Ball & Band.