How to Do Yoga Ball Stomach Exercises

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Strengthen your core easily with the help of a yoga ball

A strong core is essential to overall health and fitness training. In this article you will learn to use light to moderate exercise to improve your stomach abdominal strength.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

yoga ball
fitness clothes that are breathable and allow for a wide range of movement

Step 1

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Begin by getting comfortable with the yoga ball if you aren't already. It should be filled enough to support you securely. Sit on the ball and balance on it, with your feet on the floor, shoulder-width apart. Once you get your balance, lay with your lower back on the ball.
Step 2

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With your arms crossed on your chest, slowly bring your shoulders up to do a sit-up. You should feel your abdominals tighten as your body lifts off the ball. Do three sets of ten sit-ups, resting for a minute in between sets.
Step 3

To challenge yourself more, hold five-pound weights in each hand.

Or, you can twist your core in each sit-up, bringing your right elbow to touch your left knee, then alternating to bring your left elbow to your right knee.
Step 4

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Begin this exercise with your upper back resting on the ball, and your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart. Your stomach should be completely horizontal, like a table. Slowly allow your rear to move toward the floor, but before it hits the floor, slowly bring it back up to the table position. Continue this move for three sets of ten butt lifts.
Step 5

Challenge yourself in this exercise by lowering your butt to about two inches above the floor and hold the position for five seconds. This will strength your quadriceps (thigh muscles) as well.