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Swiss Ball Crunch

Upper Abs · Core

A Typical Session

16 Min
Warm-up
3m
Main Set
10m
Cooldown
3m
6 kcal
/ min (est.)
3 × 20
sets × reps

Why this exercise

Difficulty: Beginner

Increases range of motion for deeper ab activation and improved core stability.

StrengthCoreEndurance

Workout Intensity

Est. burn rate

Low
Med
High
Sets
3
Reps
20
Rest
45s

How to Perform

  1. 1.Sit on a Swiss ball and walk forward until your lower back rests on it.
  2. 2.Place hands behind your head or across your chest.
  3. 3.Crunch upward by contracting your abs.
  4. 4.Lower back over the ball to stretch, then repeat.

Pro Tips

  • Keep your hips stable on the ball.
  • Don't pull your neck with your hands.
  • Focus on squeezing abs at the top.

Equipment

Swiss Ball

Safety

Ensure the ball is properly inflated.

Quick Notes
  • Perform with controlled tempo.
  • Use a mat if wrists are sensitive.
  • Track progress and increase reps slowly.