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Visual demonstration of the Crunch (Legs on Stability Ball) exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Abs
Secondary muscles
Obliques
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise guide

Crunch (Legs on Stability Ball)

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Crunch (Legs on Stability Ball) is a bodyweight exercise targeting Abdominals (Rectus Abdominis).

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How to perform it

  1. Begin by lying flat on your back with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and your lower legs resting on a stability ball.
  2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing out to the sides.
  3. Lift your shoulder blades off the floor, curling your upper body towards your knees while keeping your legs stable on the ball.
  4. Lower your shoulder blades back to the floor with control, maintaining your legs' position on the ball. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Crunch (Legs on Stability Ball)

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