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Stability Ball Oblique Crunch

Crunch sideways off the ball to torch your obliques.

Stability Ball Oblique Crunch exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie sideways over the stability ball with your lower side resting on it.
  2. Set your feet wide against a wall or floor for a stable base.
  3. Place your hands by your ears and crunch your top ribs toward your top hip.
  4. Lower with control, finish your reps, then switch sides.

The one cue that matters

Bend straight to the side, do not twist, and keep the ball from rolling.

Muscles worked

The Stability Ball Oblique Crunch isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Stability Ball Oblique Crunch work?

The Stability Ball Oblique Crunch primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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