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Exercise Ball* Ab & Oblique Crunch

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)
  • Physio Ball

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core

Purposes

  • Abdominal and oblique strength.

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Description

  • Attach long strap handles to high pulleys and set resistance.
  • Sit upright on burst-resistant exercise ball* ball (sold separately), facing away from machine.
  • Grasp one of the long strap handles so it rests comfortably around the neck and handle sits on upper chest.
  • Slowly contract abdominals so rib cage moves toward hips; for obliques, rotate torso while contracting so that right shoulder moves toward left hips and vice versa.
  • Return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Contract your abdominals as you crunch.

Mistakes

  • Using momentum to pull the weight.
  • Not bringing your ribcage towards your hips.