Without a strong core your body is weak!
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How To Do It
Sit on top of the ball and slowly roll forward until your hips move off the ball. Continue rolling until your lower back is supported by the curve of the ball. Select a ball that will support your lower back, while allowing your head to extend back around the ball. Your hands should be beside your ears (or if you have difficulty completing the crunch with your hands beside your ears, cross your arms over your chest). After setting your abdominals, crunch forward until you are at approximatley a 45-degree angle to the ball. Once you have reach the desired angle, slowly lower yourself back to the starting position. Continue for your number of repetitions.
Muscle Groupd Rectus abdominal
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Technique
Always remember to breathe at all times. If at anytime you discover your head is hurting you are not breathing properly. Breathing sequence - deep breath in on the way down and exhale slowly on the way up. Don’t clasp your hands behind your head. It is important to maintain neutral neck alignment. Don’t allow your chin to tuck down as you move. |