Oblique Crunches
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Equipment:
stability ball -
Area Worked:
Abdomen, Lower Back, & Pelvis -
Type of Workout:
Weight
Exercise Description:
The stability ball oblique crunches exercise is a core exercise that works the obliques, the muscles that run along the sides of your torso. It is a challenging exercise that requires strength, balance, and coordination.
The stability ball oblique crunches exercise can help you improve your posture, reduce back pain, and increase your core strength.
Proper form is important when doing the stability ball oblique crunches exercise. If you do not have good form, you could put yourself at risk of injury. Here are some cues to help you maintain proper form:
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
- Do not allow your back to sag.
- Do not let your hips sag.
- Do not use momentum to lift your body up.
Here are some ways this exercise can translate to daily life:
- Improved posture: The stability ball oblique crunches exercise helps to strengthen the obliques, which can help to improve posture. This is important for both physical and aesthetic reasons.
- Reduced back pain: The stability ball oblique crunches exercise can help to reduce back pain by strengthening the muscles that support the spine.
- Increased core strength: The stability ball oblique crunches exercise is a great way to strengthen the core muscles. Strong core muscles are important for many activities, including carrying groceries, getting up from a chair, and twisting to reach for something.
Muscles Involved
Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Dynamic Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Synergist Muscles Involved
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