Exercies of the Week:Abdominal Crunches on Exercise Ball – Reach for Ceiling

Difficulty:

Start: Lie on back over exercise ball so lower portion of ribcage is positioned over center of ball.  Let head rest on ball, and relax hips.  Keep knees wide apart, and position arms stretched out overhead.

Exercise: Engage inner abdominals first by bringing belly button inwards. Then, curl body forward on ball.  As you curl forward, reach hands for ceiling. Return to starting position. Repeat 5-15 times.Easy to Moderate