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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our free weight muscle building abs exercises.

Fitness Ball High Plate Crunches Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Technique Intermediate + Moderate Upper Abdominals Middle Abdominals Strength Balance
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A fitness ball and a plate weight
Equipment Guide Check out our collection of top quality smith machines
Stretching Exercise Guide Read our abs stretching exercise guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the abdominals muscles

Fitness Ball High Plate Crunches Technique Instructions

Fitness Ball High Weighted Crunches
Technique - Start by bending your knees keeping your back straight when picking up the plate weight. Grip the plate weight at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock. Sit down on the fitness ball with your legs shoulder width apart. Position the fitness ball so that your lower back is well supported. Extend your arms out in front of you and keep them straight and solid for the duration of the exercise. Inhale as you lower your upper body down backwards allowing your body to move smoothly with the fitness ball. Lean back until you can feel your abs muscles stretch. Exhale as you raise your upper body back to the starting position again keeping your arms straight allowing your body to move smoothly with the fitness ball. Bring your arms right forwards at the top of the motion squeezing your abs muscles inwards. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep as this will maintain pressure on the abs muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.

Fitness Ball High Plate Crunches Video