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Weighted overhead crunch (on stability ball)

Intermediate

Weighted overhead crunch (on stability ball) is a isolation weight plate exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesLower back

Equipment
Weight plate
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Bodyweight + added weight
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. 2Hold a weight plate or dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms overhead.
  3. 3Engage your abs and slowly curl your torso forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your torso back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Easier variations

  • Bicycle crunchBodyweight
  • Alternate heel touchersBodyweight
  • Band standing crunchResistance band
  • Band standing twisting crunchResistance band

Harder variations

  • Weighted hanging leg-hip raiseWeight plate
  • Hanging straight twisting leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • Suspended reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Gorilla chinBodyweight
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