What are some easy exercises for your abs using an exercise ball?

Answer 1

The best ball excercises for abs are those that target your "core", or middle of the body area. these excercises can range from holding an exercise ball between your feet and lifting your legs for several sets. you can also lay flat on an exercize ball and do a standard crunch or "sit up" which really strengthens the abs or core area of the body

Answer 2

There are a variety of ways to excercise using an excercise ball. These excercises should be conducted in an area free of clutter and spacious enough to accomidate the ball safely. These excercises include:back extensions, ball balances, butt lifts and hip extensions to name a few.

Answer 3

You can do sit-ups on an exercise ball. it provides full extension of the core muscles forward and backward. you can always do the plank exercise with your feet on the ball for extra extension.

Answer 4

Stay away from cruches, situps etc...

Planks, side planks, farmers walks, and the Pallof press (I would start with holds) are all really good "core" exercises which are "easier" on the back than most traditional spinal flexion exercises...aim for core stiffness, look up Stuart McGill and his work on spine/ core superstiffness

Answer 5

Planks and pushups are two great exercises that you can do on an exercise ball to strengthen your core while gaining balance. Be careful when you're atop the exercise ball that you don't lose your balance and tumble into anything, give yourself a good bit of clearance on each side. Another great exercise to do with an exercise ball is squats. You can do this by either placing the ball between yourself and the wall or by holding the ball above your head as a counterweight.

Answer 6

Exercise balls provide good stability work. You can lie on the ball - the act of balancing yourself will work your core muscles. You can also do pushups on the ball.