10 best ab exercises with fitball

10 best ab exercises with fitball

The fitball is one of the best exercises for strong abs and a healthy back. Unlike traditional crunches, this ball revolutionizes your workout and activates 30% more muscle fibers thanks to controlled instability.

But watch out! Using it wrong can cause injury. Here are the 10 fitball exercises that combine effectiveness and safety. Letโ€™s get to it!

1 Abdominal plank

Abdominal plank with fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: rest your forearms on the ball, body in a straight line. Feet hip-width apart.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: never let your shoulders sink, keep your shoulder blades โ€œactivated downwards.โ€

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 3 sets of 30 seconds.

2 Roll-Out

Roll-out with fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: knees on the floor, hands on the fitball. Roll the ball forward extending your arms and engaging your core.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: stop if you feel lower back strain (donโ€™t go beyond 60ยฐ of lean).

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 3 sets of 12 reps.

3 Russian twist

Fitball russian twist

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: sit on the ball with feet elevated. Twist your torso holding a dumbbell or medicine ball.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: rotation should come from the ribs, not the lumbar spine.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 2 sets of 15 reps (per side).

4 Pelvic curl

Pelvic curl with fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: lie on your back, heels on the fitball. Lift your hips contracting glutes and abs.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: when lowering, avoid losing contact between your lower back and the floor.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 3 sets of 15 reps.

5 Pike ups

Pike up with fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: in a high plank with feet on the fitball. Lift your hips bringing knees to your chest.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: only do this if youโ€™ve mastered the plank since it requires advanced core strength.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 2 sets of 10 reps.

6 Reverse crunch

Reverse crunch with fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: lie on your back, hold the fitball between your ankles. Lift legs to 90ยฐ and lower slowly.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: press your lower back against the floor throughout the movement.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 3 sets of 12 reps.

7 Wall squat

Fitball wall squat

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: rest your lower back on the ball against the wall, keep your abs engaged.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: the ball should support the natural curve of your spine.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 6 sets holding for 45 seconds.

8 Mountain climbers

Mountain climbers with fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: hands on the floor, feet on the fitball. Alternate knees to chest without moving the ball.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: the slower you go, the more your abs activate.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 2 sets of 20 reps (alternating).

9 Single-leg knee to chest

Single-leg knee to chest from fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: in a high plank with feet on the fitball, keep one foot planted and bring the other knee to your chest.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: keep your core engaged.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 3 sets of 15 reps per side.

10 Side plank with support

Side plank with Fitball

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธExecution: rest your waist on the fitball, body in a side line. Free arm extended towards the ceiling.

๐Ÿ’กHSN tip: if you can, remove the support to increase intensity.

๐Ÿ”Reps and sets: 5 sets of 20 seconds per side.

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