4 Swiss Ball Exercises For Great Abs.

V-Up

Preparation


Lie faceup on the floor, holding a stability ball overhead with both hands, your legs together and extended straight on the floor.


Movement

In one motion, brace your core and lift your arms and legs off the ground, placing the ball between your feet.

Squeeze the ball with your legs and lower your arms and legs back to the floor.

Repeat, passing the ball back to your hands. That's one rep.

Standing Ab Rollout.



Preparation


Place your palms on the ball, and stand with your legs wide, about three or so feet apart. Walk the ball out so your back is straight and your hips are in the same line as your ankles.

Movement

From here, lean your body forward, allowing the ball to roll down your forearms. 

Stop once your elbows reach the ball and you're balancing on your tiptoes.

Then use your core and legs to get your body back to the starting position. 

Keep your abs engaged throughout this move.


Weighted ball crunch


Preparation


Lie on stability ball holding dumbbell with your arms above your head.

Movement


Contract your abs while moving into a sit up position, while keeping the weight Above your head

Inhale while returning to the start position. Repeat

Swiss Ball Russian Twist

Preparation

Lie with your back on a swiss ball, feet flat on the floor with knees bent to 90 degrees and arms extended. 

Movement

Rotate your arms and torso to one side while the ball rolls across the back of your shoulders.