Abdominal Crunch - SB Oblique Against Wall

Want to strengthen your core and oblique muscles?  Check out this side crunch on a Swiss Ball!

Difficulty Level :       Advanced

Muscle Group(s) :   Core, Abdominals, Obliques

Modality :                 Stability, Balance

Equipment :             Stability Ball (SB), Medicine Ball (MB)

Benefits :

• Increased integrated rotational (transverse plane) core strength and stability.

Pre-Requisites :

• The client must have adequate flexibility at the hip flexors in order to assume this position without compensation to the low back.

Preparation :

• From a seated position, slowly roll down the ball while comfortably placing your head and neck on the ball.
• Lift your hips up until they are in line with your knees and shoulders.
• Raise arms and medicine ball perpendicular to your torso.

Movement :

• Maintaining a stable pelvis, slowly rotate trunk to each side.
• As strength develops, increase range of motion and speed.
• Maintain proper spinal alignment!
• Do not allow hips to drop while rotating.