Muscle Groups
- Abs and Core
Purposes
- Abdominal strength
Overview
The high-medicine ball crunch builds abdominal strength. The medicine ball adds resistance and makes the move more challenging than basic crunches. The “med” ball is a fun way to increase the demands of the crunch. The med ball crunch also builds abdominal endurance and core stability.
Description
- Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold the medicine ball over your face.
- Keeping your neck neutral, roll your upper back off the floor, keeping the ball in front of your face.
- Return slowly to the start position.
Mistakes
- Jutting the chin as you crunch up
- Holding the medicine ball too low toward the stomach
