How to Do Exercise Ball Sit Ups

Exercise Ball Sit Ups is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Exercise Ball Sit Ups

  1. 01Sit on the stability ball and walk the feet forward until the small of the back is supported by the curve of the ball.
  2. 02Place the feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, for a stable base.
  3. 03Contract the abdominals to curl the torso upward, lifting the ribcage toward the hips.
  4. 04Pause at the top of the movement before slowly lowering the spine back over the contour of the ball.
  5. 05Inhale as you stretch the abdominals at the bottom and exhale during the crunching phase.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball Sit Ups

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid pulling on the neck with the hands; instead, cross the arms over the chest to ensure the abdominal wall performs the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Sit Ups questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Sit Ups work?

Exercise Ball Sit Ups is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Exercise Ball Sit Ups correctly?

Sit on the stability ball and walk the feet forward until the small of the back is supported by the curve of the ball. Place the feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, for a stable base. Contract the abdominals to curl the torso upward, lifting the ribcage toward the hips. Pause at the top of the movement before slowly lowering the spine back over the contour of the ball. Inhale as you stretch the abdominals at the bottom and exhale during the crunching phase.

What is the A90 coach tip for Exercise Ball Sit Ups?

Avoid pulling on the neck with the hands; instead, cross the arms over the chest to ensure the abdominal wall performs the work.

Is Exercise Ball Sit Ups suitable for beginners?

Exercise Ball Sit Ups is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Sit Ups?

No. Exercise Ball Sit Ups is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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