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Butterfly crunch with a ball
In addition to the conventional ball crunches, the Pezziball also allows for specific exercise variations, including the ball butterfly crunches described here. Simultaneously, the ball provides the opportunity for performing additional abdominal exercises, such as ball sit-ups, upper body bends with the ball, and the jackknife with the ball. However, the subsequent section focuses on the theme of butterfly crunches with a ball.
Body position
Initiate the exercise by lying flat on the floor in the starting position. Your hands are positioned at the sides of your head, and your gaze is directed upwards. A ball is placed between your legs, with the legs slightly tilted outward, and the calves fixate the ball on its inner side.
Movement execution
To commence the exercise, lift your upper body while exhaling. Execute the upward movement to the extent that the upper body is at approximately a 45-degree angle to the floor. Concurrently, lift your legs with the ball, bringing the upper body and ball close together. The head almost touches the ball as you bring together your elbows and knees. Ensure that the lower back remains on the floor throughout the entire exercise.
Stressed muscles and common mistakes
Additional information about the activated muscle groups and common mistakes during the execution of the Butterfly-Crunch exercise with a ball can be found on the Butterfly-Crunches webpage.
Alternative variations to the butterfly crunch with a ball
To make your training more diverse, you can also incorporate similar exercises or other variations of the Butterfly-Crunch exercise with a ball.
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