Exercise of the Week: Exercise Ball plus Upper Body Crunch

Difficulty: Moderate
Start: Lie on back with arms relaxed overhead. Position ball behind legs so it can be lifted off floor with hamstrings/adductors

Exercise: Lift ball just off floor. Pull stomach inward while inhaling. As you exhale, simultaneously bring knees up toward chest and try to reach both hands to top of ball. Pause at top, then slowly return to starting position. Repeat 10-15 times.