How to Do
How to Do Crunch in the Opposite Direction With a Ball
The crunch in the opposite direction with a ball should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the crunch in the opposite direction with a ball.
Beginning
Beginning Crunch in the Opposite Direction With a Ball
1. Squeeze a Swiss ball between your feet while lying on your back with your hands out to your sides.
2. Lift the ball off the ground while keeping your legs as straight as possible. Curl your lower back off the floor and push the ball into the sky. Return to the starting position slowly.
Movement
Crunch in the Opposite Direction With a Ball Movement
1. Place a swiss ball between your feet while lying down on your back.
2. Use your abdominals to elevate your legs and the ball from the ground to above your torso while keeping your legs slightly bent.
3. Lower your legs and the ball to the ground slowly. Repeat!
Benefits
Crunch in the Opposite Direction With a Ball Benefits
The rectus abdominis is strengthened. The rectus abdominis (your "six-pack") is the primary muscle targeted by the reverse crunch.
It relieves the tension on your neck.
Crunches are less taxing on your back.
Other core muscles are targeted.
Exercise Aliases
Ball Reverse Crunch, Swiss Ball Reverse.
