Ab Crunches on Stability Ball

This stability ball exercise works your abs, core, back, and neck and takes only 60 SECONDS.

Workout & fitness instruction with CEO and founder Ann Barnes.

Ab Crunches on a Stability Balls are a beginner-friendly exercise that effectively works your abs, core, back, and neck while providing extra support for your spine. Using the ball adds a gentle instability, helping engage more muscles for a stronger, safer workout.

Begin by sitting on the stability ball with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Slowly walk your feet forward, allowing the ball to roll under your lower back until it supports your spine. Cross your arms over your chest or place your fingertips lightly behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.

Engage your core and slowly lift your shoulders and upper back off the ball in a controlled crunch. Avoid pulling on your neck; use your abs to lift. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower back down.

Repeat for 8–12 controlled repetitions. Focus on steady breathing and smooth motion. This exercise strengthens the core, tones the abs, and supports proper spinal alignment.