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Swiss Ball Side Crunch

Beginner

Swiss Ball Side Crunch

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Swiss Ball Side Crunch targets the external and internal obliques and strengthens the side ab wall. Performing this exercise with a Swiss ball engages throughout the move.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Lie on your side with one thigh resting on the Swiss ball. Cross your arms in front of your body. Place your top foot on the floor in front of your bottom foot in a staggered stance.
  • Step 2

    Twist on the Swiss ball, lifting your upper body. Return to starting position.

Muscle Groups

Swiss Ball Side Crunch targets Abs, Hips, Obliques as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Do not tilt your body forward or backward. During the exercise, try to move only up and down.
  • Make sure you are moving through your abs and not arching or pulling your neck.