28-Days-to-Lean Meal Plan
With the right plan and the right discipline, you can get seriously shredded in just 28 days.
Read article
Healthy Eating
Muscle & Fitness logo
Open search bar button
×
Search M&F
Featured Articles
Pro Tips
The 'Dos' and 'Don’ts' of Bill Gillespie’s Record-Breaking Bench Press
At age 62, "Big Bill" shares his wisdom to dominate one of the ultimate strength marks.
Read article
Girls
The 50 Best Fitness Influencers on Instagram
Follow these fit women we're crushing on for inspiration, workout ideas, and motivation.
Read article
Open search bar button
×
Search M&F
Featured Articles
Pro Tips
The 'Dos' and 'Don’ts' of Bill Gillespie’s Record-Breaking Bench Press
At age 62, "Big Bill" shares his wisdom to dominate one of the ultimate strength marks.
Read article
Girls
The 50 Best Fitness Influencers on Instagram
Follow these fit women we're crushing on for inspiration, workout ideas, and motivation.
Read article
Abs Exercises
Long Lever Balance Ball Situp
- Skill Level Intermediate
- Type Muscle Endurance
- Equipment Dumbbells, Stability Ball
- Body parts Abs
Works: Rectus Abdominis
Instructions
-
Lie face up on a stability ball with your upper back resting on the ball. -
Keep your feet flat on the floor about hip-distance apart. Hold a light dumbbell or medicine ball in both hands and extend arms over your chest.
-
Reach up as far as you can, bringing your upper back off the ball; slowly descend back to start and repeat.
Trainer’s Tips
- Focus on contracting your abdominals rather than pulling from your hips.
