Oblique Crunch 2
over the Exercise Ball
Starting
Position
- Lie down on the exercise ball as you have for
previous exercises in supine: (How to lie on your exercise ball
)
- Cross your arms over your chest as in the
picture below.
- Keep your feet hip width apart or a little
closer.
- Form a straight line with your head shoulders
and back from your head to your knees.
Action
- Contract your abdominal muscles and pull your
right shoulder up and toward your left knee.
- Your lower back should never leave the exercise
ball.
- Visualize your right rib cage as moving toward
your left hip.
- Hold briefly and return to the start position.
- Repeat this on the other side.
Prime
Movers
Physio
Tips
- Push your tongue to the roof of your mouth to
facilitate deep neck flexors so as to avoid neck strain.
- Also, push your chin down as though to
squeeze an orange between your chin and your chest.
Progression
Repeat this exercise ball
exercise 6 times.
Repeat this exercise ball
exercise 10 times.
Repeat this exercise ball
exercise 15 times.
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