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. Letโs get to it!
Index
1 Abdominal plank

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: rest your forearms on the ball, body in a straight line. Feet hip-width apart.
๐กHSN tip: never let your shoulders sink, keep your shoulder blades โactivated downwards.โ
๐Reps and sets: 3 sets of 30 seconds.
2 Roll-Out

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: knees on the floor, hands on the fitball. Roll the ball forward extending your arms and engaging your core.
๐กHSN tip: stop if you feel lower back strain (donโt go beyond 60ยฐ of lean).
๐Reps and sets: 3 sets of 12 reps.
3 Russian twist

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: sit on the ball with feet elevated. Twist your torso holding a dumbbell or medicine ball.
๐กHSN tip: rotation should come from the ribs, not the lumbar spine.
๐Reps and sets: 2 sets of 15 reps (per side).
4 Pelvic curl

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: lie on your back, heels on the fitball. Lift your hips contracting glutes and abs.
๐กHSN tip: when lowering, avoid losing contact between your lower back and the floor.
๐Reps and sets: 3 sets of 15 reps.
5 Pike ups

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: in a high plank with feet on the fitball. Lift your hips bringing knees to your chest.
๐กHSN tip: only do this if youโve mastered the plank since it requires advanced core strength.
๐Reps and sets: 2 sets of 10 reps.
6 Reverse crunch

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: lie on your back, hold the fitball between your ankles. Lift legs to 90ยฐ and lower slowly.
๐กHSN tip: press your lower back against the floor throughout the movement.
๐Reps and sets: 3 sets of 12 reps.
7 Wall squat

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: rest your lower back on the ball against the wall, keep your abs engaged.
๐กHSN tip: the ball should support the natural curve of your spine.
๐Reps and sets: 6 sets holding for 45 seconds.
8 Mountain climbers

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: hands on the floor, feet on the fitball. Alternate knees to chest without moving the ball.
๐กHSN tip: the slower you go, the more your abs activate.
๐Reps and sets: 2 sets of 20 reps (alternating).
9 Single-leg knee to chest

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: in a high plank with feet on the fitball, keep one foot planted and bring the other knee to your chest.
๐กHSN tip: keep your core engaged.
๐Reps and sets: 3 sets of 15 reps per side.
10 Side plank with support

๐๏ธโโ๏ธExecution: rest your waist on the fitball, body in a side line. Free arm extended towards the ceiling.
๐กHSN tip: if you can, remove the support to increase intensity.
๐Reps and sets: 5 sets of 20 seconds per side.
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