Ball Transfer Crunch

Muscle Groups Worked:

Abdominals

How to Perform This Exericse:

1) Start in laying on a mat, with your legs and arms spread out (Snow angel position), holding an exercise ball in your hands.

2) Begin by bringing both your legs and arms above your stomach, transferring the ball from your hands to your feet, bending at the knees as little as possible.

3) Bring the ball to the floor with your feet, and your hands to the floor above you.

4) Transfer the ball in the same manner as before, bringing your feet and hands above your stomach.

5) Return to the start position with hands above you, and feet completely extended beneath you.

Notes:
You should not rest your hands or feet on the ground, and only briefly touch the ground on either side of this exercise with your hands and feet.  When the ball is in your hands or feet, you should touch the ball to the ground momentarily, as you will not be able to touch your hands or feet.