1. Lie on back on floor with legs out straight holding stability ball, hands at sides
2. Grab the ball with both ankles and lift until legs are perpendicular to the ground
3. Keep slight bend in the knees, lower legs but don’t let ball touch the ground
4. Works lower abs and inner thighs
Reverse Crunch with Ball
1. Grab bar with wide overhand grip, kneeling on bench
2. Only exercise where the more weight you add, the easier it is. Subtract from your body weight to figure the weight lifted.
3. Pull up until hands are level with shoulder, pinching shoulder blades together
4. Be careful getting off machine b/c weights will slam down
1. This is lower back exercise – important to strengthen lower back to support abs
2. Lying on stomach, raise arms and legs at same time a few inches off floor
3. Hold, lower and repeat
