Ball Exercises for Abs

By incorporating an exercise ball into your ab workouts you can improve the quality and effectiveness of your movements. The ball changes how muscle groups are worked, alters angles, improves balance and can produce results more quickly.

Push-Ups

The push-up works the upper body and strengthens the core, including your abs. Place the exercise ball under your feet and perform the push-ups. This requires great balance and uses your abdominal muscles. Work your way up to 10 push-ups.

The Crunch

Performing crunches while sitting on an exercise ball is one of the best exercises to firm and tone your abs. Perform three sets of 20 to 25 reps three times a week.

Ball Curl

Lie on your back. Place your heels on the ball and lift your hips to form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Pull the ball back to your buttocks with your heels, pause and return to the starting position. Perform eight to 12 reps. This targets the abs as well as your hamstrings.

Ball Lift

Lie on your back and place the ball between your ankles. Lift the ball straight into the air and return for one rep. Do 10 to 12 reps.

Plank Pike-Up

This exercise works both the abs and lower back. With your palms flat of the floor and your toes on the exercise ball, raise your butt into the air as high as possible. Hold for a count and return to the starting position for one rep. Do 10 to 12 reps.

References

• Best Exercise Ball Exercises
• Top Eight Stability Ball Exercises