Crunch With Medicine Ball
Description
This exercise involves performing a crunch while holding a medicine ball. The ball adds resistance to the movement, making it more challenging and engaging the abdominal muscles more effectively.
Equipment Required
Crunch With Medicine Ball Instructions
- Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a medicine ball with both hands and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulders off the ground, bringing the medicine ball towards your knees.
- Pause for a moment and then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Crunch With Medicine Ball Form & Visual
Crunch With Medicine Ball Benefits
- Targets abdominal muscles for a stronger core
- Increases upper body strength through use of medicine ball
- Improves coordination and balance
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Can be done at home or in the gym
Crunch With Medicine Ball Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
Crunch With Medicine Ball Variations & Alternatives
- Crunch with Dumbbell
- Crunch with Resistance Band
- Reverse Crunch with Medicine Ball
- Oblique Crunch with Medicine Ball
- Medicine Ball Russian Twist