How to Do a Side Crunch With a Bender Ball
The Bender Ball is a branded stability ball that claims to be the perfect size for maximizing abdominal workouts. One of the main claims made in the marketing of the Bender Ball is that it is 408 percent more effective than a standard crunch and twice as effective as other stability balls. There have yet to be any independent studies to prove these claims. Using a stability ball under your body to perform a side crunch requires the use of more core muscles to keep your body in place.
Instructions
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Place the ball on the ground where you are performing your abdominal workout. If you are using an exercise mat, lay the mat down first and put the ball on top. Position the ball where you expect your lower back to be.
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Sit down with the ball between your legs, crab-walk forward while positioning your lower back over the ball, then lower yourself onto the ball.
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Lie back, place your hands on the back of your head and crunch up while twisting your torso so your right elbow moves towards your left knee. Slowly return to the starting position, keeping your abs contracted and stabilizing your body on the way down. Repeat the motion, but this time bring your left elbow to your right knee. Continue the process alternating side to side.
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