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Ball Crunch

Teaching points

Lay on the ball on your back with your hands either on your upper thighs or your temples
Make sure your lower back is fully supported on the ball
Curl your upper body up as far as you are comfortable (sliding your hands along your thighs if using this method)
Keep your hips and legs still throughout
Slowly lower back to the starting position

Variations and progressions

If you need help to stabilise your body, perform the exercise close to a wall with the heels on the floor and toes propped up on the wall
To make the exercise harder, start with the upper back lowered further into an extended position

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