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Crunch, Medicine Ball, Overhead |
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This crunch with medicine ball is an effective exercise for developing the abs, and is executed by performing a normal crunch with a medicine ball overhead for added resistance. This version further challenges the abdominals and obliques with the added resistance of the medicine ball and the arms overhead. Below you'll find a video guide and step by step instructions that describes the correct technique for the medicine ball overhead crunch exercise.
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Abdominals
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Obliques
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Crunch, Medicine Ball, Overhead Steps:
Lie flat on your back holding a suitably weighted medicine ball
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Extend the arms out straight above the chest holding the ball
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Brace the stomach muscles and curl up whilst breathing out, keep the arms fixed
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Curl up so the shoulders & upper back are just off the floor
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Pause briefly then slowly return to the start position
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Top Tip:If you struggle using a medicine ball, try doing it without one first until you get used to the exercise movement.
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