Side Crunch with knee
on the floor
Starting Position
- Kneel on the floor on your right knee and put
your left foot forward.
- Hold the ball against your right hip.
- Rest your right hand on the ball beside you and
put your left hand at your head.
Action
- Contract your abdominals.
- Roll over onto the ball.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
Prime Movers
Physio Tips
- Don't push up with your arm unless you need a
little help.
- Keep your neck aligned with your spine and
avoid pulling your head.
Progression
If you are new to crunches or are out of shape and
looking for an easy place to start, this is a good beginner ball
exercise. Other good beginner abdominal crunches are the
crunch
lying on the ball with arms straight, and the
oblique
crunch with arms straight.
Repeat this ball exercise 6
times each side.
Repeat this ball exercise 10
times each side.
Repeat this ball exercise 15
times each side.
