Crunch With Medicine Ball

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.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Crunch With Medicine Ball Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a medicine ball with both hands and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
  3. Engage your core and lift your shoulders off the ground, bringing the medicine ball towards your knees.
  4. Pause for a moment and then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the ground.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Crunch With Medicine Ball Form & Visual

Crunch With Medicine Ball

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