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Exercise Ball Exercises - Beginner Side Crunch
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Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to firmly
place your right hip on a Swiss ball and lean into the ball.
- Place your hands on the ball for support and balance.
- Keep your hips perpendicular to the floor, don't let
your pelvis rotate.
- Prop your feet against a wall if you need to.
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| Action |
- Crunch sideways using the muscles on the side of your
trunk and abdominal obliques.
- Hold for 3 seconds.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
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| Prime
Movers |
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| Physio
Tips |
- If you can't rise up very high at first, just start
with small movements.
- As you get stronger you will get up higher.
- Resist the temptation to push up with your hands.
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| Progression |
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 Hold this position for 3
seconds, and repeat 6 times on each side.
 Hold this position for 3
seconds, and repeat 10 times on each side.
 Hold this position for 3
seconds, and repeat 15 times on each side.
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Intermediate |
Expert |
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