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How to do Weighted Overhead Crunch (On Stability Ball)

The weighted overhead crunch on a stability ball targets the abdominal muscles while also engaging the obliques and lower back. The use of a stability ball increases the balance and core stabilization requirements, and holding a weight overhead adds resistance, making the movement more challenging.

Weighted Overhead Crunch (On Stability Ball) demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Obliques and Lower back
Equipment
Weighted
Level
Intermediate
Category
Abs

How to do Weighted Overhead Crunch (On Stability Ball), step by step

  1. Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Hold a weight plate or dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms overhead.
  3. Engage your abs and slowly curl your torso forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your torso back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Weighted Overhead Crunch (On Stability Ball) works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.

Track Weighted Overhead Crunch (On Stability Ball) in SPLYT

Weighted Overhead Crunch (On Stability Ball) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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