7. Crunches with a balance ball

Crunches with a balance ball train the muscles of the rectus abdominis and the transverse abdominal muscle.

  • Choose a ball so that your legs form a 90° angle when you sit on it.
  • Sit on the ball and move your feet forward so that your lower back lies on top of the ball.
  • Support yourself with your hands behind your head.
  • Crumpled, tensing your body center, and slowly move back to the starting point.
  • Repeat the exercise 10-12 times.
  • Be careful not to pull your head with your hands, your abdominal muscles should do the work.

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