Are ball crunches effective?

A study by researchers at the Department of Kinesiology at Occidental College in Los Angeles says yes. The study found that crunches performed on a stability ball (a.k.a. fitness ball or Balance Ball) boosted activation, or flexing, of abdominal muscles by 24 to 38 percent over crunches done without a ball .

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Why is it better to sit on an exercise ball?

The idea of sitting on an exercise ball instead of a traditional office chair is that the instability of an exercise ball requires the user to increase trunk muscle activation and thus increase core strength, improve posture and decrease discomfort . Another benefit ball chair supporters claim is increased calorie burn.

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What do ball crunches work?

Because of its ability to target the entire core, the Swiss-ball crunch should be a staple in your workout. The exercise primarily works the rectus abdominis, or six-pack muscles, and the transverse abdominis . But when performed properly, it also calls on muscles that stabilize the hips and lower back.28 Haz 2005

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Are Bosu ball crunches effective?

Studies have revealed that there can be greater core muscle activation doing crunches or sit-ups on a bosu ball compared to a flat, stable surface . And if you think about it, this makes sense… When most people do ab work, they don’t use very much weight, and tend just to do a higher number of reps.

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