Fitness Ball Reverse Barbell Crunches - Abs Exercise for Building Muscle Mass - Six Pack Abs

Technique - Start by placing a barbell down on the floor in front of the fitness ball with a suitable amount of weight attached. Sit down on the floor between the barbell and the fitness ball. Lay back and position the barbell evenly across the back of your shoulders using your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. Place the balls of your feet and your calf's onto the fitness ball with your legs in a L-shape position. Raise the barbell from the floor and start the exercise once you have found your balance. Exhale as you crunch your upper body forwards raising your shoulders from the floor. Squeeze your abs muscles inwards at the top of the motion and hold the position for a count of 1 whilst maintaining the stability of the fitness ball. Inhale as you lower your upper body down in a slow, controlled manner again maintaining control of the barbell and the stability of the fitness ball. Do not allow the barbell to touch the floor before starting the next rep as this will maintain pressure on the abs muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.