Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | balance pad |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie supine on Balance Pad with legs bent right-angled. Place heels on floor and flex ankles. Lift upper body slightly, keep shoulder blades on pad.Execution
Flex abs to raise upper body. Keep lumbar spine on mat. Return and repeatVariations / Comments
Hands can be placed on chest. Alternatively place one hand behind head to support neck.![Balance Pad Crunch | Starting Position Balance Pad Crunch Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/89/1589.jpg)
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![Balance Pad Crunch | Ending Position Balance Pad Crunch Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/90/1590.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Rectus Abdominis |
Synergist | Obliques |
Stabilizers | - |
![Balance Pad Crunch | Muscles Front Balance Pad Crunch Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/51/851.jpg)
Front
![Balance Pad Crunch | Muscles Rear Balance Pad Crunch Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/52/852.jpg)
Rear