When doing your ab workouts for 6 packs, you might want to consider using an exercise ball.
Also known as the “physiotherapy ball” or simply the “Swiss ball”, the exercise ball has become one of the most commonly used pieces of fitness equipment when doing abdominal exercises. The reason for an exercise ball’s effectiveness in building up 6 packs lies in the fact that your abdominal muscles work harder as you try to maintain a balanced and neutral position on the ball.
Studies have also demonstrated that using an exercise ball helps to strengthen both the abdominal and back muscles, and create greater spinal stability and increased lumbar mobility, thus reducing or even totally eliminating low back pain, which frequently occurs with traditional 6 pack exercises.
One ab exercise that you can perform with a physio ball is the Crunch.
Instructions:
• Lie down with your back on the ball. Keep both feet firmly planted on the floor.
• Move the ball a bit using your body so that your lower back is firmly centered on top of the ball.
• Place your hands underneath your head.
• Carefully raise your upper body forward while rolling your shoulders in the direction of your hip.
• At the top of the movement, contract your abs for one count.
• Slowly go back to starting position.
• Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.
Use an exercise ball during your ab workouts for 6 packs today!
