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Yoga Ball Dumbbell Crunch

The Yoga Ball Dumbbell Crunch is a unique exercise to boost core strength and balance using your bodyweight. Exceptional for building abdominal muscles and enhancing balance, it also supports performance in other sports and activities.
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Yoga Ball Dumbbell Crunch instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Sit on a yoga ball with feet placed firmly on the floor and a dumbbell held at chest level with both hands.
2
Walk your feet forward to roll the ball under your lower back and hips until your body is in a bridge position.
3
Bend at the waist and crunch upward, lifting your torso towards your knees while keeping the dumbbell at chest level.
4
Lower your body back to the starting position in a controlled manner, while maintaining your balance on the yoga ball.
5
Repeat for the desired number of reps, ensuring your movements remain slow and controlled throughout.
Sit on a yoga ball with feet placed firmly on the floor and a dumbbell held at chest level with both hands.
Walk your feet forward to roll the ball under your lower back and hips until your body is in a bridge position.
Bend at the waist and crunch upward, lifting your torso towards your knees while keeping the dumbbell at chest level.
Lower your body back to the starting position in a controlled manner, while maintaining your balance on the yoga ball.
Repeat for the desired number of reps, ensuring your movements remain slow and controlled throughout.
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